Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

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#1

#1 Best College for Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics in the U.S.

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

At Liberty University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

99%

Annual Degrees Awarded

27

SAT Score

1,060–1,290

Median Starting Salary

$50,213

#2

#2 Best College for Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics in the U.S.

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Wake Forest, NC

Every year, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary grants around 32 degrees to students majoring in Divinity/Ministry, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,040–1,220

Median Starting Salary

$54,028

#3

#3 Best College for Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics in the U.S.

Trinity International University-Illinois
Deerfield, IL

At Trinity International University-Illinois, the most popular majors students study are Bible/Biblical Studies, Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Trinity International University-Illinois grants 12 degrees every year to Bible/Biblical Studies majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

950–1,150

Median Starting Salary

$52,878

#4

#4 Best College for Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics in the U.S.

Houston Christian University
Houston, TX

At Houston Christian University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Houston Christian University awards 63 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

990–1,190

Median Starting Salary

$51,340

#5

#5 Best College for Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics in the U.S.

Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK

At Oral Roberts University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Divinity/Ministry, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Oral Roberts University awards 60 degrees every year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

99%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,120–1,310

Median Starting Salary

$52,047

#6

#6 Best College for Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics in the U.S.

Dallas Theological Seminary
Dallas, TX

Acceptance Rate

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Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

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Median Starting Salary

$52,800

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About Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

A program that focuses on one or more of the extinct Semitic and/or Non-Semitic languages spoken in the ancient Near East, including those used to write historical Jewish and Christian religious texts. These languages include, but are not limited to, Egyptian/Coptic, Sumerian, Akkadian, Babylonian, Assyrian, Aramaic, Cannanite, Phonecian, Samarian, Ugaritic, Syriac, Mandean, Hattic, Elamite, Hurrian, Hittite, Urartian, Lydian, Luwian, Lycian, Palaic, Sabaean/South Arabian, and other associated languages. Includes instruction in philology, epigraphy, papyrology, numismatics, and textual studies.

Virginia awards the most Masters degrees in Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics of all US states with 27 degrees being granted last year. Students interested in Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics can expect approximately 19% percent of their classmates to be women and 81% percent of their classmates to be male. Most students graduating in this field earn a Masters degree. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics is $43,120.

Popularity of Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

For Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures Linguistics majors, some of the most in demand jobs include Interpreters and Translators, Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary . Additionally, Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures Linguistics graduates may find a top paying job, such as Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary or Interpreters and Translators.

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Student Demographics

Total Students
37
Female Students
7 (18%)
Male Students
30 (81%)

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