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Graduate Certificates in International Studies

51 Yearly Graduations
$25,298 Median Debt
67% Women
There are 24 schools in the United States where you can get your graduate certificate in international studies. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 53% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 5.9% of international studies graduates were international students.

Education Levels of International Studies Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 51 people earned their graduate certificate in international studies. This earns it the #142 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in international studies at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 5,491
Master’s Degree 854
Basic Certificate 125
Graduate Certificate 51
Undergraduate Certificate 37
Associate Degree 36
Doctor’s Degree 20

Earnings of International Studies Majors With Graduate Certificates

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for international studies majors with their graduate certificate due to lack of data.

Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding a graduate certificate in international studies is $25,298. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $25,298 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $25,298.

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Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in international studies. About 66.7% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 17
Women 34
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The racial-ethnic distribution of international studies graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 7
Black or African American 12
Hispanic or Latino 7
White 19
International Students 3
Other Races/Ethnicities 3
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There are 24 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in international studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Portland State University

Portland, Oregon
23 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
63% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for international studies students seekinga graduate certificate is Portland State University. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,048 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their graduate certificate in international studies from Portland State University. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

#2

American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia
15 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

American Public University System is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in international studies. Roughly 50,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,660 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their graduate certificate in international studies from American Military University. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.

#3

Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus

University Park, Pennsylvania
7 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in international studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,466 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in international studies from Penn State University Park. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

University of Denver

Denver, Colorado
5 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

University of Denver comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in international studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,260 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in international studies from DU. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Tufts University

Medford, Massachusetts
4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Tufts University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in international studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,804 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,196 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in international studies from Tufts.

#7

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
3 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Virginia Tech comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in international studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,521 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in international studies from Virginia Tech. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
3 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for international studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Arizona. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,210 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,348 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in international studies from University of Arizona. Of these students, 100% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Hawaii Pacific University

Honolulu, Hawaii
0 Yearly Graduations
67% Women

The 10th most popular school in the country for international studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Hawaii Pacific University. Each year, around 4,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,306 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their graduate certificate in international studies from Hawaii Pacific University.

International Studies Focus Areas

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
51

Below are some popular majors that are similar to international studies that offer graduate certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
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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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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