by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 11 schools in the New England Region to determine which ones were the best for near & middle eastern studies students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 61 bachelor's degrees in near & middle eastern studies to qualified students.
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Your choice of near & middle eastern studies for getting your bachelor's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality middle east studies program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for near & middle eastern studies students working on their bachelor's degree.
The middle east studies school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Near & Middle Eastern Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the New England Region.
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Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for near & middle eastern studies students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
Every student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in near & middle eastern studies needs to check out Brown University. Located in the midsize city of Providence, Brown is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in near & middle eastern studies from Brown University
Dartmouth College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in near & middle eastern studies. Dartmouth is a medium-sized private not-for-profit college located in the town of Hanover.More information about a bachelor’s in near & middle eastern studies from Dartmouth College
It's difficult to beat Yale University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in near & middle eastern studies. Located in the city of New Haven, Yale is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in near & middle eastern studies from Yale University
Every student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in near & middle eastern studies needs to look into Middlebury College. Located in the distant town of Middlebury, Middlebury is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in near & middle eastern studies from Middlebury College
Wellesley College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in near & middle eastern studies. Located in the large suburb of Wellesley, Wellesley is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in near & middle eastern studies from Wellesley College
Located in the small city of Waltham, Brandeis is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in near & middle eastern studies from Brandeis University
Tufts is a large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Medford.More information about a bachelor’s in near & middle eastern studies from Tufts University
Trinity Bantams is a small private not-for-profit college located in the midsize city of Hartford.More information about a bachelor’s in near & middle eastern studies from Trinity College
Smith is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Northampton.More information about a bachelor’s in near & middle eastern studies from Smith College
Located in the town of Williamstown, Williams is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in near & middle eastern studies from Williams College
Explore the best near & middle eastern studies colleges for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 581 | 46 |
| Connecticut | 341 | 2 |
| Rhode Island | 307 | 8 |
| Vermont | 289 | 5 |
One of 36 majors within the Area Studies area of study, Near & Middle Eastern Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| American U.S. Studies | 208 |
| East Asian Studies | 96 |
| Asian Studies | 82 |
| Latin American Studies | 68 |
| Spanish & Iberian Studies | 39 |
| French Studies | 35 |
| Italian Studies | 28 |
| African Studies | 24 |
| Russian Studies | 20 |
| Area Studies, Other | 20 |
