International Studies Basic Certificates
There are 324 schools in the United States where you can earn abasic certificate in International Studies. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and42% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 4.9% of International Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of International Studies Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 5,740 degrees were awarded toInternational Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in International Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 48 |
| Associate’s Degree | 28 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4,548 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,099 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 14 |
Earnings of International Studies Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abasic certificate in International Studies of $57,044 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $42,789 |
| 4 years | $57,044 |
| 5 years | $66,781 |
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 Studies majors who have their basic certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their basic certificate in International Studies. About 66.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 62 |
| Women | 123 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of International Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 99 | 53.5% |
| Asian | 11 | 5.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 21.1% |
| Black or African American | 14 | 7.6% |
| Two or More Races | 7 | 3.8% |
| Race Unknown | 6 | 3.2% |
| International Students | 9 | 4.9% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 4.9% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular International Studies Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 433 colleges that offer a basic certificate in International Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of California-San Diego tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for International Studies majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 413 basic certificates in International Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American Public University System is a popular choice for International Studies majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 228 people received their basic certificate in International Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in International Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for International Studies majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 202 people received their basic certificate in International Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Barbara comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in International Studies. This school awarded 144 basic certificates in International Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for International Studies majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 129 basic certificates in International Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania is a popular choice for International Studies majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 128 basic certificates in International Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern University Professional Programs is a popular choice for International Studies majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 127 people received their basic certificate in International Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in International Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is a popular choice for International Studies majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 122 basic certificates in International Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in International Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for International Studies majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 121 basic certificates in International Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in International Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in International Studies. This school awarded 118 basic certificates in International Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in International Studies. This school awarded 109 basic certificates in International Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in International Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in International Studies. This school awarded 107 basic certificates in International Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Boulder is a popular choice for International Studies majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 107 basic certificates in International Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Notre Dame is a popular choice for International Studies majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 105 basic certificates in International Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in International Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in International Studies. This school awarded 105 basic certificates in International Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for International Studies majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their basic certificate in International Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Utah is a popular choice for International Studies majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 87 basic certificates in International Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in International Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in International Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their basic certificate in International Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Boston College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in International Studies. This school awarded 73 basic certificates in International Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in International Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for International Studies majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 73 basic certificates in International Studies 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 Studies Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| International/Globalization Studies | 5,740 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to International Studies that also offer basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 30,141 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 28,033 |
| Data Analytics | 12,891 |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | 10,355 |
| Data Science | 7,716 |
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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