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#1 #1 Best College for Islamic Studies in the U.S. Columbia International University Columbia, SC At Columbia International University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 950–1,210 Est. Net Price * $21,320 Median Starting Salary $56,167
#2 #2 Best College for Islamic Studies in the U.S. Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY Columbia University is separated into 20 different schools which include the College, global research outposts, Juilliard School, Barnard College, and more. Each new student will meet with an adviser to go over their plan and schedule for the upcoming year....view more Acceptance Rate 4% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,500–1,560 Est. Net Price * $20,869 Median Starting Salary $43,808
#3 #3 Best College for Islamic Studies in the U.S. University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA At the University of California-Los Angeles, the most popular majors students study are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Sociology, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,320–1,540 Est. Net Price * $15,166 Median Starting Salary $46,030
#4 #4 Best College for Islamic Studies in the U.S. George Washington University Washington, DC At George Washington University, the most popular majors students pursue are International Relations and Affairs, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Political Science and Government, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,370–1,500 Est. Net Price * $45,466 Median Starting Salary $52,344
#5 #5 Best College for Islamic Studies in the U.S. American Islamic College Chicago, IL At American Islamic College, only one major is offered: Islamic Studies. Usually, 2 students receive a degree in Islamic Studies every year. view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 710–850 Est. Net Price * $8,750 Median Starting Salary $52,322
#6 #6 Best College for Islamic Studies in the U.S. Hartford International University for Religion and Peace Hartford, CT Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $53,468
#7 #7 Best College for Islamic Studies in the U.S. Claremont School of Theology Claremont, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $53,468
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Institution	Scaled Score	Acceptance Rate	Annual Degrees Awarded	SAT Score	Est. Net Price *	Median Starting Salary
Columbia International University Columbia, SC At Columbia International University, the three most popular college majors...view more	100	98%	4	950 - 1,210	$21,320	$56,167
Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY Columbia University is separated into 20 different schools which include the College, global research...view more	82	4%	2	1,500 - 1,560	$20,869	$43,808
University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA At the University of California-Los Angeles, the most popular majors students...view more	58	9%	1	1,320 - 1,540	$15,166	$46,030
George Washington University Washington, DC At George Washington University, the most popular majors students pursue are...view more	57	44%	1	1,370 - 1,500	$45,466	$52,344
American Islamic College Chicago, IL At American Islamic College, only...view more	N/A	100%	2	710 - 850	$8,750	$52,322
Hartford International University for Religion and Peace Hartford, CT	N/A	--	3	--	$0	$53,468
Claremont School of Theology Claremont, CA	N/A	--	1	--	$0	$53,468

About Islamic Studies

A program that focuses on Islam as preached by the Prophet Muhammad in 6th century Arabia and subsequently interpreted and elaborated by Islamic scholars and others; together with the cultural and social milieu related to the faith in various periods, localities, and branches. Includes instruction in Islamic scripture and related written authorities and commentaries

South Carolina grants the most Masters degrees in Islamic Studies of all US states with 4 degrees being granted last year. Students wanting to major in Islamic Studies can expect about 43% percent of their classmates to be women and 57% percent of their classmates to be male. The majority students graduating in this field earn a Masters degree. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Islamic Studies is $37,800.

Popularity of Islamic Studies Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

The highest paying career for Islamic Studies majors is Area, Ethnic Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary. However, another thing to think about is how many job openings there currently is. A position that is in high need that a degree in Islamic Studies can prepare you for is Area, Ethnic Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary.

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Career	Median Salary	Average Annual Job Openings	Employment 2022	Employment 2032	% Change
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$86,030	314	3,736	3,893	4%

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Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Islamic Studies majors.

#1 Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Student Demographics

Total Students

Female Students

6 (42%)

Male Students

8 (57%)

White (5, 36%)

Asian (3, 21%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (3, 21%)

Black or African American (1, 7%)

Two or more races (1, 7%)

U.S. Nonresident (1, 7%)

American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)

Hispanic or Latino (0, <1%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

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#1 Best College for Islamic Studies in the U.S.

Columbia International UniversityColumbia, SC

98%

4

950–1,210

$21,320

$56,167

#2 Best College for Islamic Studies in the U.S.

Columbia University in the City of New YorkNew York, NY

4%

2

1,500–1,560

$20,869

$43,808

#3 Best College for Islamic Studies in the U.S.

University of California-Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA

9%

1

1,320–1,540

$15,166

$46,030

#4 Best College for Islamic Studies in the U.S.

George Washington UniversityWashington, DC

44%

1

1,370–1,500

$45,466

$52,344

#5 Best College for Islamic Studies in the U.S.

American Islamic CollegeChicago, IL

100%

2

710–850

$8,750

$52,322

#6 Best College for Islamic Studies in the U.S.

Hartford International University for Religion and PeaceHartford, CT

--

3

--

$0

$53,468

#7 Best College for Islamic Studies in the U.S.

Claremont School of TheologyClaremont, CA

--

1

--

$0

$53,468

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Columbia International University
Columbia, SC

Columbia University in the City of New York
New York, NY

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

George Washington University
Washington, DC

American Islamic College
Chicago, IL

Hartford International University for Religion and Peace
Hartford, CT

Claremont School of Theology
Claremont, CA