by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how WMU ranks in comparison to other schools with international studies programs.
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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #70 on College Factual's Best Schools for international studies list. It is also ranked #3 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best International Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 68 |
| Best International Studies Schools | 70 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in international studies. This is a decrease of 65% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of international studies students who receive their bachelor's degree at WMU is $32,147. This is less than $32,819, which is the national median of all international studies majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WMU was $792 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $633 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,198 | $18,998 |
| Fees | $100 | $100 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,128 | $1,128 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,713 | $11,713 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,631 | $2,631 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 13% of international studies bachelor's degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's in international studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
WMU 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 WMU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international studies majors at Western Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 181 |
| Mathematics & Computer Science | 10 |
| Medieval Studies | 5 |
| Gerontology | 3 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 |
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