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, and more. In addition, we cover how KU ranks in comparison to other schools with international studies programs.
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The bachelor's program at KU was ranked #27 on College Factual's Best Schools for international studies list. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kansas handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in international studies. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in international studies from KU. This makes it the #11 most popular school for international studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at KU paid an average of $944 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $353 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,596 | $28,308 |
| Fees | $1,104 | $1,104 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,224 | $1,224 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,818 | $10,818 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,390 | $3,390 |
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The international studies program at KU awarded 42 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 33% of these degrees went to men with the other 67% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at KU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a bachelor's in international studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the KU international studies bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the KU Online Learning page.
Of the 14 students who earned a master's degree in International Studies from KU in 2021-2022, 93% were men and 7% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at KU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a master's in international studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international studies majors at University of Kansas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Behavioral Science | 88 |
| Human Biology | 82 |
| Nutrition Science | 24 |
| Museum Studies | 19 |
| Biological & Physical Science | 9 |
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