International Studies Degrees for Military & Veterans

Certificate Programs in International Studies

A Certificate in International Studies can be a great introductory program to this field. Students can earn an undergraduate certificate as a standalone program or with an Associate or Bachelor’s degree. A Certificate in International Studies can enhance career advancement and salary prospects and is also an excellent asset for those seeking to embark on a new career.

Jobs with a Certificate in International Studies

• Human Service Assistants - Provide services for clients, and specific populations of clients, in various social service fields. Human Service Assistants may work for nonprofit organizations, for-profit social service agencies, and state and local governments. Median Annual Salary: $35,000.
• Law Enforcement - Police officers protect lives and property. Median Annual Salary: $67,000.

Associate Degree in International Studies

With a Degree in International Studies, students will acquire the skills to think critically, creatively, and independently about important international issues. Approaching education from the perspective of an International Studies program encourages students to become active and engaged citizens in a complex global world.

An Associate Degree in International Studies is excellent preparation for various entry-level careers, especially those serving mixed cultural communities. An Associate Degree in International Studies also prepares students for further educational success should they continue with baccalaureate studies.

Jobs with an Associate Degree in International Studies

• Teacher Assistant- Work with a licensed teacher to give students additional attention and instruction. May specialize in specific student populations given area(s) of expertise. Median Annual Salary: $29,000.
• Legal Assistant- Perform a variety of tasks to support lawyers. Median Annual Salary: $52,000.
• Customs Broker- Works to ensure client shipments meet the dozens of requirements enforced by US Customs and Border Control. Median Annual Salary: $76,000.

Bachelor’s Degree in International Studies

Students passionate about the social sciences will find a degree in International Studies particularly appealing. Students gain knowledge through a wide variety of courses, including those in:

• Anthropology
• History
• Humanities
• Popular Culture
• Politics
• Art
• Women’s Studies

International Studies programs will address topics such as global poverty, international development, increased globalization, and the growing interdependencies between the United States and other countries across the globe. Upon graduation, students can choose to enter the workforce and/or pursue further education by earning a graduate degree.

Jobs with a Bachelor’s Degree in International Studies

• Legislator- An elected position responsible for the development, introduction, and/or enactment of laws and statutes at the local, state, tribal, or federal level. Median Annual Salary: $30,000.
• News Correspondent- Work for newspaper, website, or periodical publishers or in television or radio broadcasting and inform the public about news and events. Specifically, as it relates to and/or impacts international news. Median Annual Salary: $46,000.
• Public Relations Specialist- Create and maintain a favorable public image for their organization. Median Annual Salary: $63,000.

Master’s Degree in International Studies

A graduate degree in International Studies will help students further develop their analytical and critical thinking skills, research, communication, and writing skills. A Master’s Degree in International Studies is a popular choice for those seeking to become experts in this field, and it is also a great choice for those choosing career paths such as writing or teaching.

Jobs with a Master’s Degree in International Studies

• Historian- Research, analyze, interpret, and write about the past by studying historical documents and sources. Median Annual Salary: $63,000.
• Postsecondary Teacher- Instruct students in International Studies courses beyond the high school level. Median Annual Salary: $80,000.
• Top Executive- Plan strategies and policies to ensure an organization meets its goals. Median Annual Salary: $105,000.
• Public Relations Manager—Direct the creation of materials that enhance the public image of their employer or client. Median Annual Salary: $118,000.
• Author- Develop written content for various types of media on international topics. Median Annual Salary: $122,000.

GI Bill-approved Schools Offering Degrees in International Studies

Ready to start your Degree in International Studies? Check out these great programs available at our partner schools:

Virginia Tech

Offers a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies. Virginia Tech is a GI Bill® approved school, offers credit for military experience, and awards credit for the CLEP and DSST exams. Virginia Tech is a Yellow Ribbon school and is approved for Tuition Assistance.

Stetson University

Stetson offers a Bachelor of Science in International Studies. It is a GI Bill-approved school, offers credit for military experience, and is approved for Tuition Assistance. Stetson is also a Yellow Ribbon school and a MyCAA-approved school.

Biola University

Biola University offers a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs. It has GI Bill-approved programs, awards credit for the CLEP exam, offers credit for military experience, and is approved for Tuition Assistance. Biola University is also a MyCAA-approved school and a Yellow Ribbon school.

Kent State University

Kent State University at Kent offers a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations. It has GI Bill-approved programs, offers credit for military experience, and awards credit for CLEP exams. Kent State University at Kent is a MyCAA-approved school and is approved for Tuition Assistance.

University of Colorado - Boulder

Offers a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs. The University of Colorado Boulder has GI Bill-approved programs, offers credit for military experience, and awards credit for the CLEP. The University of Colorado Boulder is a Yellow Ribbon school, and is approved for Tuition Assistance, and the University of Colorado Boulder is a MyCAA-approved school.

*All statistics and calculations from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. For more information, click here.