by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 6 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Near & Middle Eastern Studies Schools in the New England Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 82 degrees in near & middle eastern studies to qualified students.
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BA in History - Middle Eastern Studies
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.
Explore societal similarities and differences as seen through cultural, biological, archaeological and linguistic lenses when you earn one of your degrees in anthropology from Southern New Hampshire University.
The middle east studies program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Near & Middle Eastern Studies rankings. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for near & middle eastern studies schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Near & Middle Eastern Studies Schools in the New England Region list to help you make the college decision. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BA in History - Middle Eastern Studies
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.
Explore societal similarities and differences as seen through cultural, biological, archaeological and linguistic lenses when you earn one of your degrees in anthropology from Southern New Hampshire University.
If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the middle east studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Dartmouth College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in near & middle eastern studies. Located in the town of Hanover, Dartmouth is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #12 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Dartmouth is a great college overall.More information about a degree in near & middle eastern studies from Dartmouth College
Brown University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in near & middle eastern studies. Brown is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Providence. A Best Colleges rank of #26 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Brown is a great university overall.
There were approximately 4 near & middle eastern studies students who graduated with this degree at Brown in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in near & middle eastern studies from Brown UniversityStudy 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.
More information about a degree in BA in History - Middle Eastern Studies from Southern New Hampshire University
Wellesley College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in near & middle eastern studies. Wellesley is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of Wellesley. This college ranks 14th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.
There were about 1 near & middle eastern studies students who graduated with this degree at Wellesley in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in near & middle eastern studies from Wellesley College
Every student pursuing a degree in near & middle eastern studies needs to check out Yale University. Yale is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of New Haven. A Best Colleges rank of #20 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Yale is a great university overall.
There were about 5 near & middle eastern studies students who graduated with this degree at Yale in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in near & middle eastern studies from Yale University
Brandeis is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Waltham. This university ranks 15th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.
There were about 11 near & middle eastern studies students who graduated with this degree at Brandeis in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in near & middle eastern studies from Brandeis University
Smith is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Northampton. This college ranks 21st out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.
There were about 2 near & middle eastern studies students who graduated with this degree at Smith in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in near & middle eastern studies from Smith CollegeExplore the best near & middle eastern studies schools for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 854 | 78 |
| Connecticut | 538 | 2 |
| Rhode Island | 436 | 8 |
| Vermont | 352 | 5 |
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 | 249 |
| East Asian Studies | 131 |
| Asian Studies | 54 |
| Latin American Studies | 52 |
| African Studies | 50 |
| Spanish & Iberian Studies | 37 |
| French Studies | 34 |
| Central & Eastern European Studies | 27 |
| Area Studies, Other | 26 |
| Russian Studies | 21 |
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