by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Michigan State ranks among other schools offering degrees in international studies.
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Michigan State was ranked #14 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for international studies majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best International Studies Schools | 14 |
| Best International Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 15 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 56 bachelor's degrees in international studies. This is an increase of 24% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
International Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Michigan State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,410 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,819 for all international studies bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the international studies program at Michigan State is $627 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Michigan State paid an average of $1,457 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $564 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,930 | $43,700 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,334 | $1,334 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,754 | $11,754 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,592 | $3,592 |
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The international studies program at Michigan State awarded 56 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 32% of these degrees went to men with the other 68% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Michigan State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor's in international studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Michigan State does not offer an online option for its international studies bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Michigan State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international studies majors at Michigan State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nutrition Science | 66 |
| Computational Science | 61 |
| Sustainability Science | 59 |
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 42 |
| Biological & Physical Science | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
