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International Studies at University of Kansas

What traits are you looking for in a school for International Studies, consider the program at University of Kansas. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Kansas is in Lawrence, KS.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 39 international studies degrees were granted at University of Kansas.

Studying Online at University of Kansas

Many students take online classes at University of Kansas. Among 29,792 students, 3,126 (10%) studied exclusively online and 10,681 (36%) took at least some classes online.

International Studies Rankings at University of Kansas

Rankings can help you compare University of Kansas’s International Studies program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Kansas	#1 of 1
Best Value	Kansas	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#5 of 7
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#5 of 7
Best Value	Nationwide	#51 of 105
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#88 of 107

Earnings for International Studies Graduates from University of Kansas

Those who finish University of Kansas’s International Studies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$30,362
2 years	$20,596
3 years	$31,154
4 years	$38,972
5 years	$46,343

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, International Studies graduates from University of Kansas report median earnings of $38,972, compared with $65,918 for all University of Kansas graduates — about 41% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for International Studies graduates at University of Kansas, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, International Studies graduates at University of Kansas are 59% women (23) and 41% men (16).

International Studies Bachelor’s Program at University of Kansas

Among the 24 bachelor’s international studies degrees awarded at University of Kansas, 88% were women (21) and 12% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	14
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of International Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Kansas, below the national average of 44%.*

International Studies Master’s Program at University of Kansas

Of the 15 master’s international studies graduates at University of Kansas, 13% were women (2) and 87% were men (13).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	10
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	4

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of International Studies master’s degree recipients at University of Kansas, lower than the national average of 36%.*

*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 University of Kansas

This International Studies program at University of Kansas breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
International/Global Studies	39

Best-Paid Careers for International Studies Graduates

Students who finish International Studies program at University of Kansas pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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.