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 WUSTL ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in international studies.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for international studies majors, WUSTL came in at #5. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Washington University in St Louis handed out 64 bachelor's degrees in international studies. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 58 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of international studies students who receive their bachelor's degree at WUSTL is $36,903. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $29,348 for all international studies bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WUSTL, international studies students borrow a median amount of $20,250 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.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international studies majors at Washington University in St Louis.
Of the 64 international studies students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from WUSTL, about 28% were men and 72% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a bachelor's in international studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Behavioral Science | 103 |
| Cognitive Science | 52 |
| Sustainability Science | 32 |
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 32 |
| Mathematics & Computer Science | 17 |
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