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 U-M ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in international studies.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for international studies majors, U-M came in at #4. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best International Studies Schools | 4 |
| Best International Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 4 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor handed out 152 bachelor's degrees in international studies. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 209 degrees were handed out.
International Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from U-M go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,446 a year. This is higher than $32,819, which is the national median 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 U-M is $481 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at U-M was $2,458 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $716 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $17,977 | $59,775 |
| Fees | $332 | $332 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,126 | $1,126 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,856 | $13,856 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,572 | $2,572 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 152 students earned a bachelor's degree in international studies from U-M. About 65% of these graduates were women and the other 35% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at U-M are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a bachelor's in international studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 91 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 20 |
U-M 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 U-M Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international studies majors at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Data Science | 238 |
| Cognitive Science | 120 |
| Sustainability Science | 76 |
| Data Analytics | 74 |
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 55 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
