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2025 Best Near & Middle Eastern Studies Schools in Massachusetts

3 Colleges in Massachusetts
61 Middle East Studies Degrees Awarded
When it comes to popularity, near & middle eastern studies sits in the middle of the road, ranking #659 out of 1506 majors in the country. So, you may have to do some digging around to find quality schools that offer the degree program. This list can help with that.

College Factual reviewed 3 schools in Massachusetts to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of near & middle eastern studies. Combined, these schools handed out 61 degrees in near & middle eastern studies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Near & Middle Eastern Studies School

Best Near & Middle Eastern Studies Schools in Massachusetts Your choice of near & middle eastern studies school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. We derive our Best Overall Near & Middle Eastern Studies School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Near & Middle Eastern Studies Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Middle East Studies
Master's Degrees in Middle East Studies
Doctor's Degrees in Middle East Studies

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 Massachusetts list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Near & Middle Eastern Studies in Massachusetts

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the middle east studies degree levels they offer.

Top Massachusetts Schools in Middle East Studies

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Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In MA

It's hard to beat Wellesley College if you want to pursue a degree in near & middle eastern studies. Located in the large suburb of Wellesley, Wellesley is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #94 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Wellesley is a great college overall.

There were about 1 near & middle eastern studies students who graduated with this degree at Wellesley in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MA

Every student who is interested in near & middle eastern studies has to take a look at Brandeis University. Located in the small city of Waltham, Brandeis is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 15th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.

There were approximately 11 near & middle eastern studies students who graduated with this degree at Brandeis in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelors Degree Type
BA in History - Middle Eastern Studies Program Name

Study the rise of Islam and the Middle East's involvement in regional and international conflicts with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.

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Smith College
Northampton, MA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In MA

Smith College is a great option for students pursuing a degree in near & middle eastern studies. Located in the small city of Northampton, Smith is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 21st out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.

There were approximately 2 near & middle eastern studies students who graduated with this degree at Smith in the most recent year we have data available.

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Best Near & Middle Eastern Studies Colleges in the New England Region

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Connecticut 538 2
Rhode Island 436 8
Vermont 352 5

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One of 36 majors within the Area Studies area of study, Near & Middle Eastern Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
American U.S. Studies 108
East Asian Studies 68
Asian Studies 29
Central & Eastern European Studies 27
Latin American Studies 20
Russian Studies 10
German Studies 7
Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign) 6
Area Studies, Other 6
South Asian Studies 5

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