International Studies Graduate Certificates
There are 324 colleges and universities across the nation that offer agraduate certificate in International Studies. This degree is more popular with female students, and about43% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.2% of International Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of International Studies Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 5,740 degrees were awarded toInternational Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in International Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 48 |
| Associate’s Degree | 28 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4,548 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,099 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 14 |
Earnings of International Studies Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with agraduate certificate in International Studies of $57,044 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $42,789 |
| 4 years | $57,044 |
| 5 years | $66,781 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for International Studies students with their graduate certificate.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in International Studies. About 67.8% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 29 |
| Women | 61 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of International Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49 | 54.4% |
| Asian | 6 | 6.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 | 11.1% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 8.9% |
| Two or More Races | 7 | 7.8% |
| Race Unknown | 8 | 8.9% |
| International Students | 2 | 2.2% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.2% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular International Studies Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 433 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in International Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of California-San Diego tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for International Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 413 people received their graduate certificate in International Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in International Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American Public University System comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in International Studies. This school awarded 228 graduate certificates in International Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in International Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in International Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 202 people received their graduate certificate in International Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Barbara comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in International Studies. This school awarded 144 graduate certificates in International Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in International Studies. This school awarded 129 graduate certificates in International Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in International Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 128 people received their graduate certificate in International Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in International Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern University Professional Programs is a popular choice for International Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 127 people received their graduate certificate in International Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is a popular choice for International Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 122 people received their graduate certificate in International Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for International Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their graduate certificate in International Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in International Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in International Studies. This school awarded 118 graduate certificates in International Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in International Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in International Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their graduate certificate in International Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University is a popular choice for International Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their graduate certificate in International Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Boulder is a popular choice for International Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their graduate certificate in International Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in International Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Notre Dame is a popular choice for International Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their graduate certificate in International Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in International Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for International Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their graduate certificate in International Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in International Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for International Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 88 graduate certificates in International Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Utah is a popular choice for International Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their graduate certificate in International Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in International Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion is a popular choice for International Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 79 graduate certificates in International Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Boston College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in International Studies. This school awarded 73 graduate certificates in International Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in International Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for International Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their graduate certificate in International Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
International Studies Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| International/Globalization Studies | 5,740 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to International Studies that also offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 30,141 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 28,033 |
| Data Analytics | 12,891 |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | 10,355 |
| Data Science | 7,716 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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