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 University of Colorado Boulder. Here, you’ll find out more about the major bachelor’s degree program in international studies, including such details as the number of graduates, ethnicity of students, related majors and concentrations, and more.
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In 2019-2020, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at CU - Boulder was $2,911 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $447 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,728 | $34,930 |
| Fees | $1,738 | $1,738 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,220 | $15,220 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,556 | $2,556 |
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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. Students who received their bachelor’s degree at CU - Boulder in International Studies walked away with an average of $19,590 in student debt. That is 3% lower than the national average of $20,212.
The median early career salary of international studies students who receive their bachelor’s degree from CU - Boulder is $33,459 per year. That is 13% higher than the national average of $29,580.
CU - Boulder 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 CU - Boulder Online Learning page.
About 55.3% of the students who received their Bachelor’s in international studies in 2019-2020 were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 67.2%.
Of those graduates who received a bachelor’s degree in international studies at CU - Boulder in 2019-2020, 21.4% were racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 38%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 112 |
| International Students | 13 |
| 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 | 159 |
*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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