International Studies Undergraduate Certificates
A undergraduate certificate in International Studies is offered at 324 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aundergraduate certificate in International Studies. This degree is more popular with female students, and about27% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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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 (this page) | 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 Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aundergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their undergraduate certificate in International Studies. About 75.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 12 |
| Women | 36 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of International Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35 | 72.9% |
| Asian | 2 | 4.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 | 12.5% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 6.2% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 4.2% |
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Most Popular International Studies Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 433 colleges that offer a undergraduate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 413 undergraduate 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.
American Public University System comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in International Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 228 people received their undergraduate 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.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for International Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 202 people received their undergraduate 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 undergraduate certificates in International Studies. This school awarded 144 undergraduate 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 undergraduate certificates in International Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their undergraduate 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 Pennsylvania is a popular choice for International Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 128 undergraduate 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.
Northeastern University Professional Programs is a popular choice for International Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 127 undergraduate certificates in International Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in International Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is a popular choice for International Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 122 people received their undergraduate certificate in International Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in International Studies. This school awarded 121 undergraduate certificates in International Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 118 undergraduate certificates in International Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their undergraduate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 107 undergraduate certificates in International Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in International Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in International Studies. This school awarded 107 undergraduate 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 Notre Dame comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in International Studies. This school awarded 105 undergraduate 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 Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for International Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their undergraduate certificate in International Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in International Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their undergraduate 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 Utah is a popular choice for International Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their undergraduate 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.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion is a popular choice for International Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their undergraduate 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.
Boston College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in International Studies. This school awarded 73 undergraduate 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 California-Berkeley comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in International Studies. This school awarded 73 undergraduate certificates in International Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in International Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
International Studies Majors to Study
| 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 undergraduate 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.