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The University of Texas at Austin stands alone among Texas schools offering Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages programs, charging just $19,678 in net costs while maintaining an 87.60% graduation rate. This public option costs nearly $22,000 less than the next cheapest alternative at Houston Christian University. Given Texas's growing international business connections and the state's position as home to major energy companies with Middle Eastern operations, graduates earning around $35,600 find opportunities in translation services, cultural consulting, and international trade.
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Programs
$19,678 – $41,942
Net Price Range
$35,600
Avg. Program Earnings
66.4%
Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $19,678 $11,678 87.6% 31.4%
2 $19,710 $38,100 49.8% 84.5%
3 $25,255 $33,322 31.1% 62.3%
4 $41,778 $64,460 83.3% 52.3%
5 $41,942 $54,844 80.2% 45.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes UT Austin such a bargain for Middle Eastern language studies?

UT Austin's public funding allows it to offer this specialized program at $19,678 net cost, compared to private alternatives starting at $25,255. The school maintains strong academic standards with an 87.60% graduation rate despite accepting only 31.35% of applicants.

How do private schools compare in cost for this major in Texas?

Private options range from Houston Christian at $19,710 to Baylor at $41,942, creating a $22,232 gap between cheapest and most expensive. However, graduation rates vary significantly, from 31.10% at Howard Payne to 83.30% at Southern Methodist University.

Where do graduates typically work with earnings around $35,600?

Texas's energy sector and international trade connections create demand for language specialists in Houston's business district and Austin's government offices. Many graduates work as translators, cultural liaisons, or in educational roles supporting the state's growing Middle Eastern business partnerships.

Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.