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International Studies at Michigan State University

If you plan to study International Studies, take a look at what Michigan State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Michigan State University is in East Lansing, MI.

During the most recent reporting year, 62 international studies graduations were recorded at Michigan State University.

Online Class Availability at Michigan State University

Distance learning is available at Michigan State University. Of 52,089 students, 2,681 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 24,643 (47%) took at least some classes online.

International Studies Rankings at Michigan State University

Rankings can help you compare Michigan State University’s International Studies program against peer institutions.

Earnings for International Studies Graduates from Michigan State University

Students who complete Michigan State University’s International Studies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$30,431
2 years	$30,988
3 years	$50,656
4 years	$55,524
5 years	$62,935

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, International Studies graduates from Michigan State University take home a median $55,524, compared with $69,754 for all Michigan State University graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for International Studies graduates from Michigan State University stands at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of International Studies graduates at Michigan State University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, International Studies graduates at Michigan State University are 74% women (46) and 26% men (16).

International Studies Bachelor’s Program at Michigan State University

Among the 61 bachelor’s international studies degrees awarded at Michigan State University, 74% were women (45) and 26% were men (16).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of International Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Michigan State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	41
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	5
Asian	9
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 31% of International Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Michigan State University, below the national average of 44%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific International Studies Concentrations at Michigan State University

The International Studies program at Michigan State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
International/Global Studies	62

Top-Paying Careers for International Studies Graduates

Students who finish International Studies program at Michigan State University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for International Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Political Scientists	$71,521
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other	$47,617

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.