Arabic Language and Literature
A program that focuses on the Arabic language. Includes instruction in philology; Classical Arabic; Modern Standard Arabic; dialects; and applications to business, science/technology, and other settings.
- Schools offering
- 50
- Annual completions
- 117
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $75k
About this major
A program that focuses on the Arabic language. Includes instruction in philology; Classical Arabic; Modern Standard Arabic; dialects; and applications to business, science/technology, and other settings.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education | $65k | -1.6% | Bachelor's degree |
| Interpreters and translators | $59k | +1.7% | Bachelor's degree |
| Foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary | $77k | -0.2% | Doctoral or professional degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$75k
Top colleges for Arabic Language and Literature
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Western University | California, PA | 0 | 15 | 15 |
| Cuyamaca College | El Cajon, CA | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| Brigham Young University | Provo, UT | 0 | 12 | 12 |
| University of Maryland-College Park | College Park, MD | 0 | 9 | 9 |
| Grossmont College | El Cajon, CA | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| United States Naval Academy | Annapolis, MD | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| United States Military Academy | West Point, NY | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| University of Arizona | Tucson, AZ | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| University of Arkansas | Fayetteville, AR | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| University of Mississippi | University, MS | 0 | 4 | 4 |
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