### SUMMARY

 A degree in Near and Middle Eastern Studies is a valuable choice and often a mandatory first step for pupils coveting to begin a career as a middle eastern studies professor, a vice president of academic affairs at seminary school, or a dean of middle eastern studies program. In fact, near and middle eastern studies is an uncommon major coming in at the 336th most popular degree. In the last year, there were 250 near and middle eastern studies diplomas received. In-state tuition for near and middle eastern studies at private schools is, on average, 5.1 times more pricey than their public fellows.

 With just 61 institutions offering near and middle eastern studies there could be a more finite list of the institutions you can choose from. If you're hoping to immerse yourself with other near and middle eastern studies majors, consider institutions in Massachusetts which have the most students admitted to near and middle eastern studies annually. More generally, the best region to pursue near and middle eastern studies is in the Mid East region with [Fordham University](/colleges/fordham-university), [New York University](/colleges/new-york-university), and [University of Pennsylvania](/colleges/university-of-pennsylvania) best representing the region. Interestingly, our pick for the top conference to major in near and middle eastern studies is the Ivy League with [Harvard University](/colleges/harvard-university), [Cornell University](/colleges/cornell-university), and [University of Pennsylvania](/colleges/university-of-pennsylvania) representing the conference. Based on our list on the [best colleges](/rankings/best-colleges), our choice for the best college for near and middle eastern studies is [Harvard University](/colleges/harvard-university).

 The 'best' school is not necessarily the 'best' school for you. There are tons of factors to weigh when selecting college. External stuff like campus amenities, transportation services, and food might impact your thoughts on which university to attend. At authority.org, we've examined the pros and cons for you. If, for example, you are intrigued by which near and middle eastern studies school has the top campus, the answer is [Harvard University](/colleges/harvard-university). If you are very interested in which school boasts the best campus, then we have an entire list [dedicated to that](/rankings/best-college-campuses). We have carefully pored through student reviews, professor reviews, government databases, and more so we can compare each major in an unbiased and informative way. You can find our comprehensive list for the universities with the [best student life](/rankings/best-student-life)&nbsphere and from that list, our choice of the school with the best student life for near and middle eastern studies is [Cornell University](/colleges/cornell-university). Are you curious why? Keep scrolling to learn more about Authority's top choices. Many of our decisions will probably shock you.

 If price is a significant influence in your decisions, you might be cautious about [Tufts University](/colleges/tufts-university). [Tufts University](/colleges/tufts-university)&nbspappears to be our most expensive college for near and middle eastern studies, at least regarding out of state attendance. We do have an entire page for the [most expensive](/rankings/most-expensive-colleges)&nbspuniversities that might put the expense at [Tufts University](/colleges/tufts-university)&nbspinto perspective. You could also care to know that near and middle eastern studies is the 37th most expensive program in America, with an average associated cost of $50,900. On a broader scale, the most costly state for near and middle eastern studies on our list is Rhode Island demonstrated with a cost of $57,112 at the main college in Rhode Island Brown University. To zoom out even further, the most expensive region of the country for near and middle eastern studies is the New England region which is best demonstrated with [Tufts University](/colleges/tufts-university) with a cost of $57,324, [Williams College](/colleges/williams-college) with a cost of $56,970, and [Brown University](/colleges/brown-university) with a cost of $57,112.

 Our cheapest region for near and middle eastern studies is the Southeast region which is represented by [Florida State University](/colleges/florida-state-university) with a cost of $19,084. More optimistically, the most affordable college for near and middle eastern studies is [Florida State University](/colleges/florida-state-university). Authority's comprehensive list of the most affordable universities can be found [here](/rankings/most-affordable-colleges).

 In-state students can anticipate paying about $10,900 for a degree in near and middle eastern studies. That cost balloons dramatically to a median of $34,700 for the out-of-state public-school student. On that note, our pick for the college with the best value for near and middle eastern studies: [Harvard University](/colleges/harvard-university). Here you will see our comprehensive list of the universities we believe to be the [best value](/rankings/best-value-colleges)&nbspin general. Do know, this discussion is based on out-of-state tuition costs. The value proposition changes when in-state tuition costs are considered, but we do not know in which states any one student has residency.

 Earnings for near and middle eastern studies students differ widely, but two years after finishing the degree students will often make in the neighborhood of $46,900. While there is much variation in earnings potential; highest paid earners can enjoy pay up to $80,700. Straight out of college, the lowest end positions within the near and middle eastern studies field earn $26,900, which is an alright wage. The highest earning grads for near and middle eastern studies studied at [University of Pennsylvania](/colleges/university-of-pennsylvania)&nbspand if you want to find the universities with all of the [highest earning graduates](/rankings/highest-earning-graduates), Authority has that too.

 The all-around diversity of near and middle eastern studies is subpar, arriving in the 41st percentile of all majors. The university with the most composite diversity for near and middle eastern studies is [New York University](/colleges/new-york-university)&nbspand here you can find our comprehensive list of the colleges with the [most diversity](/rankings/most-diverse-colleges). The financial diversity of the Near and Middle Eastern Studies major only is in the 22nd percentile compared to all other majors. Racial diversity is greater than financial diversity, in the 31st percentile. White students make up the largest share at 69% of those studying near and middle eastern studies. Additionally, 56% of undergraduates seeking a near and middle eastern studies degree are women.

 The median ranking for near and middle eastern studies professors is 4.05 stars, a ranking which is 1% better than the median score for all majors; which is a good ranking. If you are interested in the most popular near and middle eastern studies instructor in the nation, look no further than Amber Hurst at [Wake Technical Community College](/colleges/wake-technical-community-college). This may surprise you, but the highest ranked instructors for near and middle eastern studies by student are found at [Rochester Institute of Technology](/colleges/rochester-institute-of-technology). If we incorporate data beyond basic rankings it becomes clear that the college with the overall best instructors for near and middle eastern studies is [Harvard University](/colleges/harvard-university). One will find an explanation of our ever evolving ranking methodology for the [best overall professors here](/rankings/best-professors), as well as some of the top professors in the U.S.

 Finally, the most difficult college to get into for near and middle eastern studies is [Harvard University](/colleges/harvard-university). While we do not necessarily see the value in it, we do have a general list of the [hardest colleges to get into](/rankings/hardest-colleges-to-get-into). But, we do hope you believe that considering academics through a lens only formed from superlatives can create problems. We hope you explore our more focused pages on individual topics and explore some of our informative background pages on essential things to look for as you progress with your university search.



 ### POPULARITY

 Near and middle eastern studies is the 336th most popular degree in America, with 250 students receiving their bachelors degree last year. It just beat out #337 [Geological Engineering](/rankings/best-colleges-for-geological-engineering).

 The degree is offered at a total of 61 colleges across the nation, and is the 244th most widely offered degree. Given that near and middle eastern studies is offered at 35% of the Top 100 [Best Colleges](/rankings/best-colleges) in America, you can be sure this is a critical degree and the skillsets acquired are likely to last for a long time.

 It is also worth noting that a little less than one in three colleges offering near and middle eastern studies are public making it a relatively inaccessible field.

 The mid east produces the most near and middle eastern studies graduates, largely led by [Fordham University](/colleges/fordham-university), while it’s the Ivy League that leads conference totals. As far as states, Massachusetts ranks highest, with particular help from [Brandeis University](/colleges/brandeis-university) and [Harvard University](/colleges/harvard-university).

 All that being said, no individual school produces more near and middle eastern studies graduates than [Georgetown University](/colleges/georgetown-university), which graduated 17 students last year alone. Although size is critical, another important factor to consider is the program’s density (the percent of all students that study near and middle eastern studies). More students studied near and middle eastern studies as a percentage of total students at [Brandeis University](/colleges/brandeis-university) than any other college.



 ### COST

 Near and middle eastern studies is the 37th most expensive degree in the United States, with a median cost of $50,920 amongst the top 50 programs (just ahead of #38, [Classical and Ancient Studies](rankings/best-colleges-for-classical-and-ancient-studies), with a median cost of $50,872).

 New England has the most expensive schools with top 50 near and middle eastern studies programs predominantly led by [Tufts University](/colleges/tufts-university) with an annual cost of $57,324. The most expensive state for near and middle eastern studies is Rhode Island led by [Brown University](/colleges/brown-university).

 Public schools with solid programs generally charge 80.58% less than private schools for in-state students. When looking at out-of-state tuition however, the median top 50 Public school charges 38.11% less than your average private school. So, if you're hoping to attend a state school, make sure you qualify for in-state tuition ASAP.

 The most pricey option in the top 25 is [Tufts University](/colleges/tufts-university), which is the 13th most expensive college in the US. The most affordable option in the top 100 is [Florida State University](/colleges/florida-state-university). It costs just $16,540 per year, and it is its near and middle eastern studies program is ranked #16. Another more affordable choice would be #13, [University of Utah](/colleges/university-of-utah) in Salt Lake County, UT with a cost of $7,412 for in-state students and $26,017 for out-of-state students.



### SALARY

 Begining college is a large investment for most people. It's important to have confidence you justify that spend. We aim for the following job placement and earnings data to aid you in deciding your major at college.

 The average Near and Middle Eastern Studies graduate draws a starting income of $33,320 per annum (bottom 35%). With experience in their employment, they typically take in anywhere between $26,913 and $80,718, but average near $46,920. To put it in context, that's 21% higher than the U.S. average.

 The most common work position for a Near and Middle Eastern Studies graduate is Analyst, which usually earn roughly $54,000; next are Account Executive and Outside Sales Representative, which for the most part make roughly $36,000 and $42,000 respectively.

 New England has the highest earning Near and Middle Eastern Studies graduates. ME has the highest grossing Near and Middle Eastern Studies alumni of any state. Atlantic 10 Conference has the best paid Near and Middle Eastern Studies graduates of any conference..



### PROFESSORS

 Fast Facts for Near and Middle Eastern Studies: Median Professor Rating: 4.05 / 5, which is average.

 Instructors consistently have a mighty impact your college experience, no matter what you study. An awesome teacher can provide inspiration and even make a difficult subject seem easy. Alternatively, an ineffective professor can mess up your schooling or even worse... fail you!

 Near and Middle Eastern Studies professors have a median student rating of 4.05 out of 5, putting these professors in the top 46th percentile in the nation grounded in overall professor effectivness. For context that's 1.25% above the national median professor rating for all subjects. Near and Middle Eastern Studies professors just surpassed those from ["Early Childhood Education and Teaching"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-early-childhood-education-and-teaching), whereas ["Psychology"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-psychology)&nbspprofessors ranked one slot above Near and Middle Eastern Studies.

 Now for some statistics about Near and Middle Eastern Studies professors. Colleges located in fringe rural areas tend to have the best Near and Middle Eastern Studies professors. The Mountain West Conference has the highest rated Near and Middle Eastern Studies professors. The Rocky Mountains region has the highest rated Near and Middle Eastern Studies professors. Public institutions tend to have higher rated Near and Middle Eastern Studies professors than private colleges. Finally, Georgia has the highest rated Near and Middle Eastern Studies professors in the nation.

 Amber Hurst, professor at [Wake Technical Community College](/colleges/wake-technical-community-college)&nbspin Raleigh, NC is the most popular Near and Middle Eastern Studies professor in the United States. Widyane Hamdach, professor at [Rutgers University-New Brunswick](/colleges/rutgers-university-new-brunswick)&nbspin New Brunswick, NJ is the highest rated Near and Middle Eastern Studies professor in the United States, with a rating of 5 / 5.

 Take a look at which institutions have the [Best Professors](/rankings/best-professors)!



### STUDENTS

 College can be a particularly formative time in one's life; it's a time for personal progress and evolution. Undergraduates start to ascertain what they can become and forge the requisite skills to become a prosperous member of society. But growth is not confined to a classroom environment - the late nights discussing Jane Austen with a peer, the wild anecdote learned from a tenured instructor, the exposure to a different view. As such, attending a diverse college tremendously improves what one gains from the time spent in university.

 Near and Middle Eastern Studies is a less ethnically diverse focus than average\*. 69% of the US' Near and Middle Eastern Studies majors are white students, followed by students of other races\*\*(15%), latino students (7%), and asian students (6%). The most ethnically diverse college\* in the top 100 is [Cornell University](/colleges/cornell-university) located in Ithaca, NY.

 Second, Near and Middle Eastern Studies significatly skews female, with close to 55.5% of students majoring in Near and Middle Eastern Studies identifying as women. [Brown University](/colleges/brown-university) in Providence, RI has the most gender balanced student body in the top 100.

 Another significant type of diversity is economic diversity. Unfortunately, Near and Middle Eastern Studies ranks in the bottom 22% of subjects income diversity. 32% of its majors come from families with $110,000 plus annual incomes, 16% are from households earning between $48,000 and $75,000 a year, and 24% grew up in homes with a sub $30,000 yearly income. [University of Utah](/colleges/university-of-utah) has the most financially diverse student body in the top 100.

 Considering each type of diversity, overall AZ is the most diverse state for Near and Middle Eastern Studies. The Southwest is the most diverse region, and the Big Twelve Conference is the most diverse conference.

   \* diversity calculations and comparisons are based on [Simpson's Diversity Index](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diversity_index)   
  \*\* other races is used to refer to non asian, black, latino, or white

  #### Diversity Statistics

  ##### Racial Diversity

 * Asian: 6%
* Black: 4%
* Latino: 7%
* White: 69%
* Other: 15%
  ##### Gender Diversity

 * Male: 44%
* Female: 56%
  ##### Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

 * Under 30k: 24%
* 30k - 48k: 15%
* 48k - 75k: 16%
* 75k - 110k: 13%
* Over 110k: 32%
  ##### Geographic Diversity

 * In State: 56%
* Out of State: 35%
* International: 9%


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