Near and Middle Eastern Studies Major

Description: A program that focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of one or more of the peoples of North Africa, Southwestern Asia, Asia Minor, and the Arabian Peninsula, related borderlands and island groups, and including emigrant and immigrant groups. Is Near and Middle Eastern Studies the right major for you?
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Near and Middle Eastern Studies Major

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Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$76,720

Median Hourly Wage

$36.88*

Total Employed Nationally

8,980


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2010 wage data external site and 2008-2018 employment projections external site. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2008-2018). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.