Pennsylvania · Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages

Best Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages institutions in Pennsylvania, 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
7
offering CIP 16.11
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
74
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$30,675
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
79%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Interpreters and Translators
$56,530
BLS OEWS 2024

7 institutions offering Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages in Pennsylvania

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Pennsylvania Western University
California Public
6352%
2University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh Public
585%
3Drexel University
Philadelphia Private not-for-profit
278%$36,004
4Bucknell University
Lewisburg Private not-for-profit
186%$30,675
5Gratz College
Melrose Park Private not-for-profit
1
6University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Private not-for-profit
197%$22,055
7Temple University
Philadelphia Public
175%

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 Pennsylvania

Jobs in Pennsylvania
1,050
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$56,530
median $49,010
Best-paying metro
$64,780
Lancaster, PA

Related careers

Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
$80,220 avg · 1,260 jobs
Interpreters and Translators
$56,530 avg · 1,050 jobs

Common questions

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

How much do Interpreters and Translators earn in Pennsylvania?+

The average annual wage for Interpreters and Translators in Pennsylvania is $56,530 (median $49,010), across about 1,050 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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