Graduate Certificates in International Studies
Education Levels of International Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 85 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 | 5,174 |
| 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 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 data on debt ranges for international studies majors who have their graduate certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in international studies. About 63.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 31 |
| Women | 54 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of international studies graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 45 |
| International Students | 7 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 6 |
Most Popular International Studies Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 24 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in international studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
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 $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, 15 people received their graduate certificate in international studies from American Military University. About 30% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 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.
The 4th most popular school in the country for international studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Northwestern University. Roughly 22,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in international studies from Northwestern. About 80% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Denver comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in international studies. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,032 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,032 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, 75% were women and 88% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $66,358 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,324 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in international studies from Tufts.
Virginia Tech comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in international studies. Each year, around 37,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in international studies from Virginia Tech.
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 $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 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.
Michigan State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in international studies. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in international studies from Michigan State.
The 10th most popular school in the country for international studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Hawaii Pacific University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,580 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,183 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. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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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.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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