by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is International/Globalization Studies. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
International Studies is a major offered under the multi / interdisciplinary studies program of study at Michigan State University. We’ve gathered data and other essential information about the bachelor’s degree program in international studies, such as diversity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more.
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In 2019-2020, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Michigan State was $1,346 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $519 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,555 | $40,384 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,154 | $1,154 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,522 | $10,522 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,094 | $3,094 |
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One factor in determining the overall cost in a degree is to consider how much in student loans you’ll have to take out. International Studies students who received their bachelor’s degree at Michigan State took out an average of $24,218 in student loans. That is 20% higher than the national average of $20,212.
The median early career salary of international studies students who receive their bachelor’s degree from Michigan State is $31,314 per year. That is 6% higher than the national average of $29,580.
Online degrees for the Michigan State 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 Michigan State Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their bachelor’s degree in international studies in 2019-2020, 79.6% of them were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 67.2%.
Around 18.5% of international studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Michigan State in 2019-2020 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 38%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 44 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 4 |
International Studies students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International/Globalization Studies | 54 |
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| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Physical Science | 7 |
| Science, Technology & Society | 11 |
| Nutrition Science | 66 |
| Sustainability Science | 27 |
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 49 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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