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. We've also included details on how UPenn ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in international studies.
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The bachelor's program at UPenn was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for international studies list. It is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Pennsylvania handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in international studies. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 69 students received their master’s degree in international studies from UPenn. This makes it the #3 most popular school for international studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UPenn was $1,871 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,620 | $58,620 |
| Fees | $7,484 | $7,484 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,358 | $1,358 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,496 | $18,496 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,070 | $3,070 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 35 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in international studies from UPenn. About 49% were men and 51% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in international studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the UPenn 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 UPenn Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's international studies program at UPenn make a median salary of $204,927. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all international studies graduates with a master's is $53,017.
Of the 70 students who earned a master's degree in International Studies from UPenn in 2021-2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a master's in international studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 27 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international studies majors at University of Pennsylvania.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Behavioral Science | 82 |
| Cognitive Science | 75 |
| Computational Science | 17 |
| Anthrozoology | 10 |
| Mathematics & Computer Science | 4 |
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