2025 Best Near & Middle Eastern Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in California

Near & Middle Eastern Studies is about average in terms of popularity for bachelor's degrees programs. That is, it ranks #525 out of the 1232 majors across the country that we analyze each year. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 6 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Near & Middle Eastern Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in California ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in near & middle eastern studies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Near & Middle Eastern Studies School for Your Bachelor's Degree

The middle east studies bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:

Quality Overall Is Important

The overall quality of a bachelor's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To account for this we consider a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

• Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to near & middle eastern studies students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of near & middle eastern studies students who choose to seek a bachelor's degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - How many resources are allocated to students. These resources may include educational expenditures per student, number of students per instructor, and graduation rate among other things.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized near & middle eastern studies related body.

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.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Near & Middle Eastern Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in California list, to help you choose the best school for you.

In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don't forget it.

Best Schools for Bachelor’s Students to Study Near & Middle Eastern Studies in California

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in near & middle eastern studies.

Top California Schools for a Bachelor's in Middle East Studies

1

University of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

2 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat University of California - Los Angeles if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in near & middle eastern studies. UCLA is a fairly large public university located in the city of Los Angeles.More information about a bachelor’s in near & middle eastern studies from University of California - Los Angeles

2

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

2 Annual Graduates

It's hard to beat University of Southern California if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in near & middle eastern studies. Located in the city of Los Angeles, USC is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in near & middle eastern studies from University of Southern California

3

University of California - Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

5 Annual Graduates

University of California - Santa Barbara is a good decision for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in near & middle eastern studies. UCSB is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized suburb of Santa Barbara.More information about a bachelor’s in near & middle eastern studies from University of California - Santa Barbara

4

University of California - Davis
Davis, CA

2 Annual Graduates

It is hard to beat University of California - Davis if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in near & middle eastern studies. UC Davis is a fairly large public university located in the small suburb of Davis.More information about a bachelor’s in near & middle eastern studies from University of California - Davis

5

University of California - Irvine
Irvine, CA

1 Annual Graduates

Located in the large city of Irvine, UC Irvine is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in near & middle eastern studies from University of California - Irvine

6

University of California - Riverside
Riverside, CA

1 Annual Graduates

UCR is a very large public university located in the city of Riverside.More information about a bachelor’s in near & middle eastern studies from University of California - Riverside

Best Near & Middle Eastern Studies Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Near & Middle Eastern Studies Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Washington	521	0

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Rankings in Majors Related to Middle East Studies

Near & Middle Eastern Studies is one of 36 different types of Area Studies programs to choose from.

Most Popular Majors Related to Middle East Studies

Related Major	Annual Graduates
American U.S. Studies	138
Asian Studies	101
Latin American Studies	40
East Asian Studies	34
Area Studies, Other	22
Russian Studies	12
Chinese Studies	12
Italian Studies	11
Japanese Studies	11
European Studies	6

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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 the rest 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).
• Credit for the banner image above goes to Karl Udo Gerth. More about our data sources and methodologies.