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 UK ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in international studies.
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The bachelor's program at UK was ranked #42 on College Factual's Best Schools for international studies list. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Kentucky handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in international studies. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of international studies students who receive their bachelor's degree at UK is $26,694. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $29,348 for all international studies students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UK, international studies students borrow a median amount of $25,368 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $21,745 for all international studies majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international studies majors at University of Kentucky.
Of the 36 students who earned a bachelor's degree in International Studies from UK in 2020-2021, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UK are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a bachelor's in international studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 41 |
| Multicultural & Diversity Studies | 21 |
| Historic Preservation | 17 |
| Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution | 12 |
| Gerontology | 8 |
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