Bachelor’s Degrees in International Studies
Education Levels of International Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 5,174 people earned their bachelor's degree in international studies. This makes it the 69th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in international studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 5,174 |
| Master’s Degree | 938 |
| Basic Certificate | 183 |
| Graduate Certificate | 85 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 40 |
| Associate Degree | 22 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 16 |
Earnings of International Studies Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in international studies is $32,819. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $29,013 and the high is $38,854.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in international studies is $31,634. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $47,707 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $25,779.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $376.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in international studies. About 67.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,662 |
| Women | 3,512 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of international studies bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 532 |
| Black or African American | 291 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,022 |
| White | 2,425 |
| International Students | 501 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 403 |
Most Popular International Studies Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 352 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in international studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for international studies students seekinga bachelor's degree is University of California - San Diego. Roughly 39,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 585 people received their bachelor's degree in international studies from UCSD. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women. University of California - San Diego international studies graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,819.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for international studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Santa Barbara. Roughly 26,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 290 people received their bachelor's degree in international studies from UCSB. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women. Data shows that UCSB graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,819.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in international studies. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 209 people received their bachelor's degree in international studies from U-M. About 66% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in international studies at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor make a median salary of 32,819.
The 4th most popular school in the country for international studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is The University of Texas at Austin. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 198 people received their bachelor's degree in international studies from UT Austin. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. Data shows that UT Austin graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,819.
The 5th most popular school in the country for international studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Colorado Boulder. Each year, around 37,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,849 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 180 people received their bachelor's degree in international studies from CU - Boulder. Of these students, 61% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in international studies at University of Colorado Boulder make a median salary of 32,819.
University of California - Irvine comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in international studies. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 172 people received their bachelor's degree in international studies from UC Irvine. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women. University of California - Irvine international studies graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,819.
Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in international studies. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 160 people received their bachelor's degree in international studies from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 72% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in international studies at Texas A&M University - College Station make a median salary of 32,819.
University of Utah comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in international studies. Roughly 33,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,175 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,353 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 133 people received their bachelor's degree in international studies from U of U. About 62% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in international studies at University of Utah make a median salary of 32,819.
University of California - Berkeley is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in international studies. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 128 people received their bachelor's degree in international studies from UC Berkeley. About 79% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of California - Berkeley international studies graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,819.
Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in international studies. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their bachelor's degree in international studies from ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 77% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in international studies at Arizona State University - Tempe make a median salary of 32,819.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in international studies. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their bachelor's degree in international studies from UW - Madison. About 70% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Wisconsin - Madison international studies graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,819.
The 12th most popular school in the country for international studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is American Public University System. Each year, around 50,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their bachelor's degree in international studies from American Military University. About 37% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in international studies at American Public University System make a median salary of 32,819.
University of Florida comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in international studies. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their bachelor's degree in international studies from UF. About 76% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UF graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,819.
The 14th most popular school in the country for international studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Boston College. Each year, around 14,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,784 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their bachelor's degree in international studies from Boston College. About 73% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in international studies at Boston College make a median salary of 32,819.
The 15th most popular school in the country for international studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Oregon. Roughly 21,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,659 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their bachelor's degree in international studies from UO. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women. University of Oregon international studies graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,819.
Brigham Young University - Idaho comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in international studies. Each year, around 44,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their bachelor's degree in international studies from BYU - I. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Data shows that BYU - I graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,819.
The 17th most popular school in the country for international studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Central Florida. Each year, around 71,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their bachelor's degree in international studies from UCF. Of these students, 86% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UCF graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,819.
The 17th most popular school in the country for international studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Oklahoma Norman Campus. Roughly 27,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,903 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their bachelor's degree in international studies from University of Oklahoma. Of these students, 52% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that University of Oklahoma graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,819.
Brandeis University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in international studies. Each year, around 5,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,348 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,458 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their bachelor's degree in international studies from Brandeis. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in international studies at Brandeis University make a median salary of 32,819.
Washington University in St Louis comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in international studies. Each year, around 15,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their bachelor's degree in international studies from WUSTL. About 68% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Washington University in St Louis international studies graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,819.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to international studies that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Interdisciplinary Studies | 20,010 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 7,757 |
| Nutrition Science | 3,456 |
| Cognitive Science | 2,797 |
| Biological & Physical Science | 2,426 |
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.
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