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 Michigan - Ann Arbor. 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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Each year, we produce a number of different types of college rankings to help students decide which school is the best fit for them. In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for international studies majors, U-M came in at #6. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
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In 2019-2020, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at U-M was $2,204 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $656 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,520 | $53,669 |
| Fees | $428 | $428 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,048 | $1,048 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,034 | $12,034 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,454 | $2,454 |
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You may also want to consider how much in student loans you’ll need when thinking about the overall cost to attend a school. Students who received their bachelor’s degree at U-M in International Studies walked away with an average of $15,154 in student debt. That is 25% lower than the national average of $20,212.
The median early career salary of international studies students who receive their bachelor’s degree from U-M is $38,829 per year. That is 31% higher than the national average of $29,580.
U-M 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 U-M Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their bachelor’s degree in international studies in 2019-2020, 72.7% of them were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 67.2%.
Racial-ethnic minority graduates* made up 28.2% of the international studies bachelor’s degrees at U-M in 2019-2020. This is lower than the nationwide number of 38%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 26 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 144 |
| International Students | 11 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 20 |
International Studies students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International/Globalization Studies | 227 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to international studies.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Classical & Ancient Studies | 8 |
| Cognitive Science | 75 |
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 47 |
*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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