International Studies Master’s Degrees
There are 324 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in International Studies. This degree is more popular with female students, and about38% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 21.9% of International Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of International Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 5,740 people earned theirInternational 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 (this page) | 1,099 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 14 |
Earnings of International Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in International Studies of $57,044 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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 master’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in International Studies. About 54.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 380 |
| Women | 447 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of International Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 331 | 40.0% |
| Asian | 53 | 6.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 112 | 13.5% |
| Black or African American | 80 | 9.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 42 | 5.1% |
| Race Unknown | 20 | 2.4% |
| International Students | 181 | 21.9% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 21.9% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular International Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 433 colleges that offer a master’s degree in International Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for International Studies students seeking a master's degree is University of California-San Diego. During the most recent year for which we have data, 413 people received their master's degree in International Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American Public University System comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in International Studies. This school awarded 228 master's degrees 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.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in International Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 202 people received their master's degree in International Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in International Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Barbara comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in International Studies. This school awarded 144 master's degrees 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 master's degrees in International Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their master's degree 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 Pennsylvania comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in International Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 128 people received their master's degree in International Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern University Professional Programs is a popular choice for International Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 127 master's degrees 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 Oklahoma-Norman Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in International Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 122 people received their master's degree in International Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in International Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in International Studies. This school awarded 121 master's degrees in International Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in International Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine is a popular choice for International Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 118 master's degrees in International Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in International Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for International Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their master's degree in International Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in International Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University is a popular choice for International Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 107 master's degrees 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 Colorado Boulder is a popular choice for International Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 107 master's degrees 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 Notre Dame is a popular choice for International Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their master's degree in International Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in International Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in International Studies. This school awarded 105 master's degrees in International Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in International Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in International Studies. This school awarded 88 master's degrees in International Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in International Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Utah is a popular choice for International Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 87 master's degrees 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 Digital Immersion comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in International Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their master's degree in International Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in International Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boston College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in International Studies. This school awarded 73 master's degrees 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 California-Berkeley is a popular choice for International Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their master's degree 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 master’s degrees.
| 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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