by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at WMU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, WMU among the top schools in the country for international studies, placing at #100 out of 102 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best International Studies Schools | 100 of 102 |
| Best International Studies Schools in Michigan | 3 of 3 |
| Best International Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 12 of 12 |
Here is each degree level granted in international studies at WMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 14 |
During the most recent reporting year, Western Michigan University conferred 14 bachelor’s degrees in international studies.
WMU holds a strong position among schools offering international studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
International Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from WMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,596 a year. This is lower than $58,084, the median for all majors at WMU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at WMU, international studies students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is lower than $27,999, the typical median for all majors at WMU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,334 | $19,826 |
| Fees | $126 | $126 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 43% of international studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of international studies bachelor’s degree graduates at WMU are White. Roughly 79% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor’s in international studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WMU granted 14 bachelor’s completions in international/globalization studies in the most recent reporting year — 57% to women and 43% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (79%).
