Arkansas · Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages

Best Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages institutions in Arkansas, ranked by earnings

The Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages program offers an interdisciplinary approach to the study of the history, culture, politics, economies, and geography of the Middle East. This program is ideal for students interested in…

Institutions
2
offering CIP 16.11
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
6
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$21,322
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
66%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Interpreters and Translators
$55,270
BLS OEWS 2024

2 institutions offering Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages in Arkansas

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Arkansas
Fayetteville Public
571%
2Ouachita Baptist University
Arkadelphia Private not-for-profit
161%$21,322

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Interpreters and Translators (SOC 27-3091).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+1.7%
Little or no change
Openings / yr (US)
~6,900
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$59,440
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

SpeakingActive ListeningReading ComprehensionWritingMonitoringCritical Thinking

What Interpreters and Translators earn in Arkansas

Jobs in Arkansas
230
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$55,270
median $50,880
Best-paying metro
$58,530
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Related careers

Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
$67,120 avg · 250 jobs
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$55,270 avg · 230 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages programs in Arkansas.

How much do Interpreters and Translators earn in Arkansas?+

The average annual wage for Interpreters and Translators in Arkansas is $55,270 (median $50,880), across about 230 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages program?+

The Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages program offers an interdisciplinary approach to the study of the history, culture, politics, economies, and geography of the Middle East. This program is ideal for students interested in…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop speaking, active listening, reading comprehension, writing, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Interpreters and Translators?+

The national job outlook is about +1.7% growth with around 6,900 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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