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Most Popular International Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan

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2023 Most Popular International Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan

12 Colleges
$30,329 Avg Salary
$21,657 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best International Studies Bachelor's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 334 degrees and certificates were awarded to international studies students who went to a Michigan college or university. This makes it the #78 most popular major in the state.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular International Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan ranking. Our analysis looked at 12 schools in Michigan to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the International Studies program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular International Studies Bachelor's Degree Colleges.

Our 2023 rankings named University of Michigan - Ann Arbor the most popular school in Michigan for international studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Ann Arbor, U-M is a public school with a fairly large student population.

About 75% of the students majoring in international studies at the school are women while 25% are male.

International Studies majors at U-M take out an average of $15,044 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $430, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#2

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI

Out of the 12 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Michigan State University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Michigan State is a very large public school located in the city of East Lansing.

Women make up 78% of the international studies majors at the school.

International Studies majors at Michigan State take out an average of $23,361 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $508.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Western Michigan University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular International Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. WMU is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Kalamazoo.

Of the 23 students majoring in international studies at WMU, 35% are male and 65% are female.

On average, international studies graduates from WMU take out $28,906 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#4

Hope College

Holland, MI

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Hope College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular international studies schools in Michigan. Hope is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Holland.

Of the 13 students majoring in international studies at Hope, 15% are male and 85% are female.

Full International Studies at Hope College Report

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Grand Valley State University is a great place for international studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Allendale, GVSU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 92% of the international studies majors at the school.

Full International Studies at Grand Valley State University Report

#6

Albion College

Albion, MI

Albion College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for international studies students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the fringe town of Albion, Albion is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Women make up 75% of the international studies majors at the school.

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#7

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center, MI

Saginaw Valley State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular International Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan ranking. Located in the midsize suburb of University Center, Saginaw Valley State University is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Of the 7 students majoring in international studies at Saginaw Valley State University, 43% are male and 57% are female.

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Siena Heights University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for international studies students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Siena Heights University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Adrian.

Full International Studies at Siena Heights University Report

#8

Andrews University

Berrien Springs, MI

Andrews University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular International Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan ranking. Located in the town of Berrien Springs, Andrews is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#10

Aquinas College Michigan

Grand Rapids, MI

Aquinas College Michigan ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular International Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Aquinas College Michigan is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Grand Rapids.

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Best International Studies Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Most Popular International Studies Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Ohio 132
Illinois 121
Indiana 80
Wisconsin 180

One of 44 majors within the area of study, international studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 34,975
Biological & Physical Science 30,075
Interdisciplinary Studies 9,074
Nutrition Science 5,330
Behavioral Science 4,169

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 12 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Yerpo.

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