Master’s Degrees in International Studies
Featured schools near , edit
Education Levels of International Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 854 people earned their master's degree in international studies. This makes it the 126th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in international studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 854 |
| Graduate Certificate | 51 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 20 |
Earnings of International Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in international studies is $46,027. 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. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $40,584 to a high of $54,170.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in international studies is $38,158. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $41,890 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $29,782.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in international studies. About 53.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 396 |
| Women | 458 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of international studies master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 45 |
| Black or African American | 74 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 136 |
| White | 407 |
| International Students | 109 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 83 |
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:
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for international studies majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 27,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,034 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. Of these students, 31% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for international studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is American Public University System. Each year, around 50,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,660 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. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in international studies. Each year, around 26,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,838 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 50% were women.
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. Each year, around 11,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,989 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,691 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 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
Florida International University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in international studies. Each year, around 58,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. Of these students, 53% were women and 79% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in international studies. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,466 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 47% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
George Mason University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in international studies. Roughly 38,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,795 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,426 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master's degree in international studies from GMU. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for international studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Notre Dame. Roughly 12,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,794 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,644 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. Of these students, 64% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. Roughly 24,500 attend the school each year. 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. About 57% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Arizona is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in international studies. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,210 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,348 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 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
University of Kansas comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in international studies. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,989 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in international studies from KU. About 7% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Southern California comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in international studies. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,468 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in international studies from USC. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for international studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Denver. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,260 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in international studies from DU. About 83% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Maine is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in international studies. Roughly 11,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,738 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in international studies from UMaine. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
University of Utah is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in international studies. Roughly 33,000 attend the school each year. 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. About 67% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 18th most popular school in the country for international studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of San Francisco. Roughly 10,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,990 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 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
The 18th most popular school in the country for international studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas State University. Roughly 37,800 attend the school each year. 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, 60% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. Roughly 30,000 attend the school each year. 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.
International Studies Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 854 |
Explore Major by State
Alabama
Arkansas
Connecticut
Florida
Idaho
Iowa
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Mississippi
Nebraska
New Jersey
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Rhode Island
Tennessee
Vermont
West Virginia
Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to international studies that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 1,886 | |
| 1,681 | |
| 1,435 | |
| 1,380 | |
| 1,268 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Image Credit: By Yerpo under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Featured Schools
Request Info
|
Southern New Hampshire University You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs. Learn More > |
GradDegree.com provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© GradDegree.com – All Rights Reserved.