Islamic Studies

Liberal Arts • Philosophy And Religious Studies

What is it about?

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

Numbers at a glance

987th
Popular nationwide
-
Search Rank on O's List
5
Colleges offer it
8
Graduates (2018-19)
Men63%Women38%
As a Minor

Islamic Studies is relatively popular as a minor/second major with 8 people graduating with it as a minor in academic year 2018-19.

Trends

Graduates
1128211178121212106128848051015202003-042004-052005-062006-072007-082008-092009-102010-112011-122012-132013-142014-152015-162016-172017-182018-192019-202020-21
Popularity Rank
Top20040060080010002002200420062008201020122014201620182020

Colleges

Number of Colleges by Type
Public1Private4
Median Graduating Class by College Type
Public2Private2
Number of Colleges by Size
Small2Medium-Sized2Very Large1
Top 10 Public by Number of Graduates
Ohio State University-Main Campus2
Average public university graduating class: 2 students.
Top 10 Private by Number of Graduates
Villanova University3
Connecticut College1
Boston College1
Swarthmore College1
Average private university graduating class: 2 students.

O's Insights on Islamic Studies

  • Major has been decreasing in popularity over the last 15 years.
  • 25% of graduates come from public universities.

Related Majors

Major Graduates Colleges
Religion/Religious Studies 2,491 415