Employers of Middle Eastern Studies majors in NC

Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to the culture and development of an area, an ethnic group, or any other group, such as Latin American studies, women's studies, or urban affairs. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. The median annual wage for postsecondary area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers was $83,330 in May 2017.

Interpreters and Translators

Interpret oral or sign language, or translate written text from one language into another. The median annual wage for interpreters and translators was $47,190 in May 2017. Employment of interpreters and translators is projected to grow 18 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations. Globalization and large increases in the number of non-English-speaking people in the United States will drive employment growth. Job prospects should be best for those who have professional certification.