by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you are interested in near & middle eastern studies, you may also want to explore other closely related fields of study. The sections below cover majors with similar career paths, related concentrations and specializations, and the most popular similar majors, ranked by annual graduates.
The majors below prepare graduates for occupations that overlap with those of near & middle eastern studies, based on the NCES CIP-to-SOC career crosswalk. They are ranked by the number of shared occupations.
| Similar Major | Shared Careers | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| African-American/Black Studies | 1 | 922 |
| American Indian/Native American Studies | 1 | 560 |
| Ancient Studies/Civilization | 1 | 157 |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 1 | 47 |
| Asian-American Studies | 1 | 172 |
| Catholic Studies | 1 | 51 |
| Classical and Ancient Studies, Other | 1 | 3 |
| Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology | 1 | 170 |
| Comparative Group Studies | 1 | 46 |
| Cultural Anthropology | 1 | 79 |
As a more focused area within Area Studies, near & middle eastern studies connects to the wider programs in that field.
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