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2026 Best Islamic Studies Master’s Degree Schools

1 Colleges in the United States
13 Islamic Studies Degrees Awarded
$86,770 Avg Early-Career Salary

Islamic Studies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 21 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for islamic studies students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Islamic Studies in the United States

See the highest-ranked islamic studies schools offering a master’s degree below.

Top Schools in Islamic Studies

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Columbia University In The City Of New York tops our 2026 ranking of the best islamic studies schools. Set in the city of New York, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit institution. 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. Islamic Studies graduates of Columbia University In The City Of New York earn a median of $86,770 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,258 to complete this degree. See the full islamic studies program report for Columbia University In The City Of New York

Other Islamic Studies Degree Levels

Explore the best islamic studies schools at other degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Islamic Studies
Associate's Degrees in Islamic Studies
Bachelor's Degrees in Islamic Studies
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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 21 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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