by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how WMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in international studies.
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WMU ranks competitively among schools offering international studies. Specifically, it ranked #90 out of 92 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Michigan.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Michigan University awarded 14 bachelor’s degrees in international studies.
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 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the international studies majors at Western Michigan University.
The international studies program at WMU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International/Globalization Studies | 14 |
WMU awarded 14 degrees in international/globalization studies recently — 57% to women and 43% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (79%).