Master’s Degrees in International Studies
Education Levels of International Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 938 people earned their master's degree in international studies. This earns it the #126 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree 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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in international studies is $53,017. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $47,545 and the high is $66,320.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in international studies. About 54.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 425 |
| Women | 513 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of international studies master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 41 |
| Black or African American | 74 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 149 |
| White | 410 |
| International Students | 177 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 87 |
Most Popular International Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 47 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree is University of Oklahoma Norman Campus. Each year, around 27,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 121 people received their master's degree in international studies from University of Oklahoma. About 36% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in international studies at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus make a median salary of 53,017.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for international studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is American Public University System. 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, 113 people received their master's degree in international studies from American Military University. Of these students, 33% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that American Military University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,017.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in international studies. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their master's degree in international studies from UPenn. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women. University of Pennsylvania international studies graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,017.
The 4th most popular school in the country for international studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,464 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their master's degree in international studies from Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women. Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network international studies graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,017.
Florida International University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in international studies. Roughly 58,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their master's degree in international studies from FIU. About 71% of this group were women, and 84% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in international studies at Florida International University make a median salary of 53,017.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in international studies. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. 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, 43 people received their master's degree in international studies from Penn State University Park. About 54% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in international studies at Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 53,017.
George Mason University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in international studies. Each year, around 38,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master's degree in international studies from GMU. About 68% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in international studies at George Mason University make a median salary of 53,017.
The 8th most popular school in the country for international studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Notre Dame. Each year, around 12,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,186 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,030 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in international studies from Notre Dame. About 67% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Notre Dame graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,017.
The 9th most popular school in the country for international studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Oklahoma State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 24,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,611 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in international studies from OSU. Of these students, 50% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in international studies at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 53,017.
University of Arizona is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in international studies. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 23 people received their master's degree in international studies from University of Arizona. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in international studies at University of Arizona make a median salary of 53,017.
University of Kansas comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in international studies. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,596 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,488 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in international studies from KU. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 23% were women. Data shows that KU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,017.
University of Southern California comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in international studies. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in international studies from USC. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that USC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,017.
The 12th most popular school in the country for international studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Denver. 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, 19 people received their master's degree in international studies from DU. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in international studies at University of Denver make a median salary of 53,017.
University of Maine is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in international studies. Each year, around 11,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,026 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in international studies from UMaine. Of these students, 44% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Maine international studies graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,017.
University of Utah is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in international studies. Each year, around 33,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 14 people received their master's degree in international studies from U of U. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women. University of Utah international studies graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,017.
Concordia University, Irvine comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in international studies. Each year, around 4,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,630 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in international studies from Concordia University, Irvine. Of these students, 33% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in international studies at Concordia University, Irvine make a median salary of 53,017.
The 18th most popular school in the country for international studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of San Francisco. Each year, around 10,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,670 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,070 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in international studies from USFCA. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in international studies at University of San Francisco make a median salary of 53,017.
The 18th most popular school in the country for international studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas State University. Each year, around 37,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,147 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in international studies from Texas State. Of these students, 92% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Texas State University international studies graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,017.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in international studies. Each year, around 30,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in international studies from UNC Chapel Hill. About 67% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill international studies graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,017.
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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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