International Education Master’s Degrees
There are 20 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in International Education. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about31% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 32.6% of International Education graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of International Education Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 273 students earned theirInternational Education majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in International Education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 24 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 227 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 22 |
Earnings of International Education Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in International Education of $70,739 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $58,060 |
| 4 years | $70,739 |
| 5 years | $76,632 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for International Education majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in International Education. About 79.8% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 39 |
| Women | 154 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of International Education graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 70 | 36.3% |
| Asian | 16 | 8.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 | 6.2% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 4.7% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 2.1% |
| Race Unknown | 19 | 9.8% |
| International Students | 63 | 32.6% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 32.6% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular International Education Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 27 colleges that offer a master’s degree in International Education. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for International Education students seeking a master's degree is Teachers College at Columbia University. This school awarded 68 master's degrees in International Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
George Washington University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in International Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their master's degree in International Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in International Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in International Education. This school awarded 23 master's degrees in International Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in International Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Duke University is a popular choice for International Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in International Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Endicott College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in International Education. This school awarded 15 master's degrees in International Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in International Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in International Education. This school awarded 13 master's degrees in International Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in International Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion is a popular choice for International Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in International Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in International Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
SIT Graduate Institute comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in International Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in International Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in International Education. This school awarded 9 master's degrees in International Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in International Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Faith International University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in International Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in International Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in International Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Bloomington is a popular choice for International Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 8 master's degrees in International Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in International Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boston College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in International Education. This school awarded 6 master's degrees in International Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Loyola University Chicago is a popular choice for International Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in International Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in International Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Sam Houston State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in International Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in International Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in International Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University at Albany is a popular choice for International Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 4 master's degrees in International Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Kent State University at Kent comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in International Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in International Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for International Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 2 master's degrees in International Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Jacksonville University is a popular choice for International Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in International Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for International Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 1 master's degrees in International Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in International Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Kentucky comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in International Education. This school awarded 1 master's degrees in International Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
International Education Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| International and Comparative Education | 273 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to International Education that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 108,054 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 42,255 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 39,881 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 33,988 |
| Education, General | 27,481 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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