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2025 Best Near & Middle Eastern Studies Schools in New York

2 Colleges in New York
70 Middle East Studies Degrees Awarded
Near & Middle Eastern Studies isn't the most popular major in the world, but it's not the least popular either. To be more precise it ranks #659 in popularity out of 1506 majors in the country. 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 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Near & Middle Eastern Studies Schools in New York ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 70 degrees in near & middle eastern studies to qualified students.

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Bachelor's Degrees in Middle East Studies
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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 Schools in New York list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Near & Middle Eastern Studies in New York

The schools below may not offer all types of middle east studies degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

Top New York Schools in Middle East Studies

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
25.0% Growth in Graduates

Cornell University is a good decision for students pursuing a degree in near & middle eastern studies. Located in the small city of Ithaca, Cornell is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a degree in near & middle eastern studies from Cornell University

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New York University
New York, NY
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
32.1% Growth in Graduates

Any student pursuing a degree in near & middle eastern studies has to take a look at New York University. NYU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of New York.More information about a degree in near & middle eastern studies from New York University

Best Near & Middle Eastern Studies Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Near & Middle Eastern Studies Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 978 10
Maryland 618 15
New Jersey 614 18
District of Columbia 441 29

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

Related Major Annual Graduates
American U.S. Studies 160
East Asian Studies 96
Asian Studies 86
Latin American Studies 56
Western European Studies 40
French Studies 30
Latin American & Caribbean Studies 30
African Studies 23
European Studies 14
German Studies 13

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