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2023 Most Popular International Studies Schools in Michigan

18 Colleges
$32,162 Avg Salary
$22,382 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best International Studies 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.

The Most Popular International Studies Schools in Michigan ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 18 schools in Michigan to see which ones were the most popular programs 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 Colleges.

Our 2023 rankings named University of Michigan - Ann Arbor the most popular school in Michigan for international studies students. Located in the midsize city of Ann Arbor, U-M is a public school with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that international studies majors at U-M take out is $14,866. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $430, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full International Studies at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor Report

#2

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI

Out of the 18 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 fairly large public school located in the small city of East Lansing.

On average, international studies graduates from Michigan State take out $25,794 in student loans while working on their 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 Schools in Michigan list. WMU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Kalamazoo.

The average amount in student loans that international studies majors at WMU take out is $26,485.

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#4

Hope College

Holland, MI

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Hope College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular International Studies Schools in Michigan list. Hope is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Holland.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Grand Valley State University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular International Studies Schools in Michigan list. Located in the large suburb of Allendale, GVSU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Read full report on International Studies at Grand Valley State University

#6

Albion College

Albion, MI

Albion College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular International Studies Schools in Michigan list. Located in the town of Albion, Albion is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#7

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center, MI

Saginaw Valley State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for international studies students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the medium-sized suburb of University Center, Saginaw Valley State University is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Full International Studies at Saginaw Valley State University Report

Washtenaw Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular international studies programs. Located in the suburb of Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Community College is a public school with a large student population.

Read full report on International Studies at Washtenaw Community College

Kalamazoo Valley Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular International Studies Schools in Michigan ranking. Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize suburb of Kalamazoo.

Full International Studies at Kalamazoo Valley Community College Report

#10

Oakland Community College

Bloomfield Hills, MI

With a ranking of #10, Oakland Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for international studies students. Oakland Community College is a large public school located in the large suburb of Bloomfield Hills.

Full International Studies at Oakland Community College Report

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 18 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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