We'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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U-M is in the top 10% of the country for international studies. More specifically it was ranked #8 out of 128 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor handed out 209 bachelor's degrees in international studies. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 227 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of international studies students who receive their bachelor's degree at U-M is $33,806. This is higher than $29,348, which is the national median for all international studies bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at U-M, international studies students borrow a median amount of $15,053 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all international studies bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $21,745.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the international studies program at U-M is $481 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international studies majors at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 209 international studies majors earned their bachelor's degree from U-M. Of these graduates, 25% were men and 75% were women.
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 |
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Asian | 17 |
Black or African American | 7 |
Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
White | 125 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
Other Races | 24 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Cognitive Science | 143 |
Sustainability Science | 53 |
Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 53 |
Philosophy, Politics, and Economics | 37 |
Nutrition Science | 35 |
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