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Master’s Degrees in International & Comparative Education

230 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 21 schools in the United States where you can get your master's degree in international and comparative education. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 26% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 33.9% of international and comparative education graduates were international students.

Education Levels of International and Comparative Education Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 230 students earned their master's degree in international and comparative education. This earns it the #50 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in international and comparative education at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 230
Bachelor’s Degree 36
Graduate Certificate 21
Doctor’s Degree 6

Earnings of International and Comparative Education Majors With Master’s Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for international and comparative education majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for international and comparative education majors who have their master's degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their master's degree in international and comparative education. About 82.2% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 41
Women 189
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The racial-ethnic distribution of international and comparative education master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 15
Black or African American 21
Hispanic or Latino 20
White 85
International Students 78
Other Races/Ethnicities 11
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There are 21 colleges that offer a master’s degree in international and comparative education. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

69 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Teachers College at Columbia University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for international and comparative education majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 4,500 attend the school each year. The international and comparative education program at Teachers College at Columbia University awarded 69 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.

#2

New York University

New York, New York
36 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

New York University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in international and comparative education. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. The international and comparative education program at New York University awarded 36 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 92% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
31 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

George Washington University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in international and comparative education. Roughly 27,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,894 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,850 per year. The international and comparative education program at George Washington University awarded 31 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.

#4

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
14 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for international and comparative education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Boston College. Roughly 14,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,530 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,616 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 master's degrees were handed out to international and comparative education majors at Boston College. About 86% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
13 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Loyola University Chicago is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in international and comparative education. Roughly 16,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,990 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their master's degree in international and comparative education from Loyola Chicago. About 77% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

American University

Washington, District of Columbia
12 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

American University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in international and comparative education. Roughly 14,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,447 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their master's degree in international and comparative education from The American University. About 83% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
12 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Vanderbilt University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in international and comparative education. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,600 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 master's degrees were handed out to international and comparative education majors at Vanderbilt. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.

#8

SIT Graduate Institute

Brattleboro, Vermont
11 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

SIT Graduate Institute is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in international and comparative education. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,796 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,500 per year. The international and comparative education program at SIT Graduate Institute awarded 11 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.

#9

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, Texas
7 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for international and comparative education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Sam Houston State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,765 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their master's degree in international and comparative education from SHSU. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#9

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona
7 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Northern Arizona University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in international and comparative education. Roughly 29,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,381 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,724 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their master's degree in international and comparative education from NAU. Of these students, 86% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana
5 Yearly Graduations
40% Women

The 11th most popular school in the country for international and comparative education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Indiana University - Bloomington. Each year, around 43,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,913 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,909 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their master's degree in international and comparative education from IU Bloomington.

#11

Niagara University

Niagara University, New York
5 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for international and comparative education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Niagara University. Roughly 3,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,950 per year. The international and comparative education program at Niagara University awarded 5 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 60% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
75% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Florida International University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in international and comparative education. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,912 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 master's degrees were handed out to international and comparative education majors at FIU. About 100% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

University at Albany

Albany, New York
3 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University at Albany comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in international and comparative education. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. The international and comparative education program at University at Albany awarded 3 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#15

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
1 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Lehigh University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in international and comparative education. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,000 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 master's degrees were handed out to international and comparative education majors at Lehigh.

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student 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 percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

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