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
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Search Rank on O's List
5
Colleges offer it
8
Graduates (2018-19)
Men
5
Women
3
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
Popularity Rank

Colleges

Number of Colleges by Type
Median Graduating Class by College Type
Number of Colleges by Size
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