Texas · Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages

Best Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages institutions in Texas, 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
5
offering CIP 16.11
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
13
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$35,682
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
60%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Interpreters and Translators
$53,700
BLS OEWS 2024

5 institutions offering Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages in Texas

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Houston Christian University
Houston Private not-for-profit
449%$21,247
2Dallas Theological Seminary
Dallas Private not-for-profit
3
3The University of Texas at Austin
Austin Public
389%
4Baylor University
Waco Private not-for-profit
280%$35,682
5Austin Community College District
Austin Public
120%

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 Texas

Jobs in Texas
5,820
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$53,700
median $45,610
Best-paying metro
$75,390
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Related careers

Interpreters and Translators
$53,700 avg · 5,820 jobs
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
$85,480 avg · 1,700 jobs

Common questions

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

How much do Interpreters and Translators earn in Texas?+

The average annual wage for Interpreters and Translators in Texas is $53,700 (median $45,610), across about 5,820 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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