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

Bachelor's degree · Brigham Young University · Provo, UT

CIP 16.11

$48,355Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$27,598Median earnings 3 years after
$57,253Median earnings 5 years after
$20,000Median federal debt
28Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at Brigham Young University earn a median of $48,355 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $67,612 four years after graduating (middle half: $36,518–$88,488). Median debt is $20,000, about 41% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics graduates from Brigham Young University make?

The median salary is $48,355 one year after graduation and $57,253 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,000.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.