Islamic Studies programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
College Factual analyzed 21 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best islamic studies schools.
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Choosing a Great Islamic Studies School
The school you choose for islamic studies can shape your career. That is why we built our Best Islamic Studies Schools rankings. For our Best Overall Islamic Studies School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that 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.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best Islamic Studies Schools list, to help you choose. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.
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Best Schools for Islamic Studies in the United States
If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the islamic studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
No school ranked higher than Columbia University In The City Of New York this year for islamic studies. Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. About 96% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 13 islamic studies students who graduated with this degree at Columbia University In The City Of New York in the most recent data year. Graduates of the islamic studies program make about $86,770 in their early career. Columbia University In The City Of New York graduates carry a median of $23,258 in student loans.
More information about a degree in islamic studies from Columbia University In The City Of New York
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 21 schools evaluated.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
