Massachusetts · Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages

Best Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages institutions in Massachusetts, 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
1
offering CIP 16.11
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
1
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$21,956
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
89%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Interpreters and Translators
$79,140
BLS OEWS May 2025

1 institutions offering Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages in Massachusetts

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Boston University
Boston Private not-for-profit
189%$21,956

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 Massachusetts

Jobs in Massachusetts
2,280
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$79,140
median $72,750
Best-paying metro
$81,250
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

Related careers

Interpreters and Translators
$79,140 avg · 2,280 jobs
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
$109,700 avg · 960 jobs

Common questions

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

How much do Interpreters and Translators earn in Massachusetts?+

The average annual wage for Interpreters and Translators in Massachusetts is $79,140 (median $72,750), across about 2,280 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

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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About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDS2025 provisional data (Fall 2025–26 release, July 28, 2026)
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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