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 WUSTL ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in international studies.
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The bachelor's program at WUSTL was ranked #20 on College Factual's Best Schools for international studies list. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best International Studies Schools | 20 |
| Best International Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 20 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Washington University in St Louis handed out 52 bachelor's degrees in international studies. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 64 degrees were handed out.
International Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WUSTL go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,854 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.
Part-time undergraduates at WUSTL paid an average of $2,573 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,750 | $61,750 |
| Fees | $1,232 | $1,232 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,264 | $1,264 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,778 | $20,778 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,464 | $3,464 |
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Of the 52 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in international studies from WUSTL in 2022, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a bachelor's in international studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the WUSTL 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 WUSTL Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international studies majors at Washington University in St Louis.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Behavioral Science | 93 |
| Cognitive Science | 56 |
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 37 |
| Mathematics & Computer Science | 29 |
| Sustainability Science | 16 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
