2023 Middle Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Students

STUDENTS

College can be one of the more formative periods of one's life; it is a chance for individual progress and maturation. Undergraduates attempt to ascertain their calling and build the imperative skills to become a flourishing member of society. But growth isn't confined to a classroom - the conversations one has with their classmates, the funny story received from an eccentric professor, the exposure to a different position. As such, a diverse campus greatly improves what you gain from your time at university.

Middle Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics is a less ethnically diverse focus than average*. 65% of the United States' Middle Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics majors are white students, followed by students of other races**(18%), latino students (9%), and asian students (5%). The most ethnically diverse college* in the top 100 is California State University-San Bernardino&nbspin San Bernardino, CA.

Furthermore, Middle Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics is diverse when it comes to gender, with 52% of students majoring in Middle Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics identifying as women. The most gender balanced school in the top 100 is Emory University in Atlanta, GA.

Another important type of diversity is class diversity. Unfortunately, Middle Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics is less economically diverse than 67% of subjects in the nation. 30% of its majors come from families bringing in less than $30,000 a year, 16% are from families bringing in between $48,000 and $75,000 a year, and 26% grew up in homes who take home north of $110,000 per year. Indiana University-Bloomington has the most financially diverse students in the top 100.

Considering each type of diversity, overall OH is the most diverse state for Middle Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. The Great Lakes is the most diverse region, and the California Collegiate Athletic Association is the most diverse conference.

* diversity calculations and comparisons are based on Simpson's Diversity Index
** other races is used to refer to non asian, black, latino, or white

Diversity Statistics

Racial Diversity

• Asian: 5%

• Black: 4%

• Latino: 9%

• White: 65%

• Other: 18%

  Gender Diversity

• Male: 48%

• Female: 52%

  Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

• Under 30k: 30%

• 30k - 48k: 15%

• 48k - 75k: 16%

• 75k - 110k: 13%

• Over 110k: 26%

  Geographic Diversity

• In State: 65%

• Out of State: 29%

• International: 6%