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. We've also included details on how UK ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in international studies.
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The bachelor's program at UK was ranked #30 on College Factual's Best Schools for international studies list. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best International Studies Schools | 30 |
| Best International Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 31 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kentucky handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in international studies. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
International Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UK go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,104 a year. This is less than $32,819, which is the national median of all international studies majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UK paid an average of $1,336 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $495 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,849 | $32,043 |
| Fees | $1,363 | $1,363 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,242 | $15,242 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,444 | $5,444 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 36 international studies majors earned their bachelor's degree from UK. Of these graduates, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UK 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 Kentucky with a bachelor's in international studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the UK 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 UK Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international studies majors at University of Kentucky.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 33 |
| Historic Preservation | 30 |
| Multicultural & Diversity Studies | 25 |
| Nutrition Science | 12 |
| Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
