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International Studies at Western Michigan University

What traits are you looking for in a school for International Studies, you may want to check out the program at Western Michigan University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Western Michigan University sits in Kalamazoo, MI.

During the most recent reporting year, 14 international studies graduations were recorded at Western Michigan University.

Online Class Availability at Western Michigan University

Distance learning is available at Western Michigan University. Among 16,744 students, 2,238 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,676 (46%) took at least some classes online.

International Studies Rankings at Western Michigan University

These rankings give you a sense of how Western Michigan University’s International Studies program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Michigan	#2 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#3 of 3
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#7 of 14
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#14 of 14
Best Value	Nationwide	#65 of 105
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#105 of 107

Earnings for International Studies Graduates from Western Michigan University

Those who finish Western Michigan University’s International Studies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$32,250
2 years	$31,423
3 years	$35,787
4 years	$36,596
5 years	$54,564

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, International Studies graduates from Western Michigan University report median earnings of $36,596, compared with $58,084 for all Western Michigan University graduates — about 37% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for International Studies graduates from Western Michigan University is $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of International Studies graduates at Western Michigan University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, International Studies graduates at Western Michigan University are 57% women (8) and 43% men (6).

International Studies Bachelor’s Program at Western Michigan University

Among the 14 bachelor’s international studies graduates at Western Michigan University, 57% were women (8) and 43% were men (6).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of International Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Michigan University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	11
Hispanic / Latino	2
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of International Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Michigan University, below the national average of 44%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific International Studies Concentrations at Western Michigan University

The International Studies program at Western Michigan University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
International/Global Studies	14

Highest-Paying Careers for International Studies Graduates

Students who finish International Studies program at Western Michigan University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for International Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Political Scientists	$71,521
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other	$47,617

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.