Master’s Degrees in International Studies
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Education Levels of International Studies Majors
In 2020-2021, 834 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 | 834 |
| Graduate Certificate | 67 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 17 |
Earnings of International Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in international studies is $46,659. 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 $38,888 to a high of $54,607.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in international studies. About 52.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 397 |
| Women | 437 |
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 | 97 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 129 |
| White | 366 |
| International Students | 125 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 72 |
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. The international studies program at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus awarded 121 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women.
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. The international studies program at American Public University System awarded 113 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 22% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $54,652 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,732 per year. The international studies program at University of Pennsylvania awarded 69 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% 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 $12,984 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,866 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 60 people received their master's degree in international studies from Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% 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 $8,912 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 56 people received their master's degree in international studies from FIU. About 63% of this group were women, and 88% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Pennsylvania State University - University Park is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in international studies. Each year, around 89,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. The international studies program at Pennsylvania State University - University Park awarded 43 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women.
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 $9,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,035 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 37 people received their master's degree in international studies from GMU. About 76% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $58,336 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,190 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 master's degrees were handed out to international studies majors at Notre Dame. Of these students, 72% were women and 21% 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. The international studies program at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus awarded 26 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
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 $10,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,106 per year. The international studies program at University of Arizona awarded 23 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 87% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The international studies program at University of Kansas awarded 21 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women.
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 $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. The international studies program at University of Southern California awarded 19 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% 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 $53,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,640 per year. The international studies program at University of Denver awarded 19 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 74% of this group were women, and 26% 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. The international studies program at University of Maine awarded 16 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 50% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Southern Adventist University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in international studies. Each year, around 2,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $22,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,880 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their master's degree in international studies from Southern Adventist. Of these students, 56% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $7,749 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,970 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their master's degree in international studies from U of U. About 79% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Concordia University, Irvine comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in international studies. Roughly 4,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,564 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their master's degree in international studies from Concordia University, Irvine. Of these students, 85% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $52,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,180 per year. The international studies program at University of San Francisco awarded 11 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 master's degrees were handed out to international studies majors at Texas State. Of these students, 18% were women and 64% 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 master's degrees were handed out to international studies majors at UNC Chapel Hill. Of these students, 64% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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| Other Interdisciplinary Studies | 1,716 |
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| Behavioral Science | 1,148 |
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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.
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