2026 Best Islamic Studies Master’s Degree Schools
Islamic Studies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 21 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for islamic studies students pursuing a degree.
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Best Schools for Islamic Studies in the United States
See the highest-ranked islamic studies schools offering a master’s degree below.
Top Schools in Islamic Studies
Columbia University In The City Of New York tops our 2026 ranking of the best islamic studies schools. Set in the city of New York, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit institution. About 96% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 13 islamic studies students who graduated with this degree at Columbia University In The City Of New York in the most recent data year. Islamic Studies graduates of Columbia University In The City Of New York earn a median of $86,770 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,258 to complete this degree.
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Other Islamic Studies Degree Levels
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 21 schools evaluated.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
