Bachelor’s Degrees in International/Globalization Studies
Education Levels of Global Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 5,174 people earned their bachelor's degree in global studies. This earns it the #75 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in global studies at each degree level.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Bachelor’s Degree | 5,174 |
Master’s Degree | 938 |
Basic Certificate | 183 |
Graduate Certificate | 85 |
Undergraduate Certificate | 40 |
Associate Degree | 22 |
Doctor’s Degree | 16 |
Earnings of Global Studies Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for global studies majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for global studies students who are bachelor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in global studies. About 67.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 1,662 |
Women | 3,512 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of global studies bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 532 |
Black or African American | 291 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1,022 |
White | 2,425 |
International Students | 501 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 403 |
Most Popular Global Studies Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 352 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in global studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of California - San Diego tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for global studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Each year, around 39,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 585 people received their bachelor's degree in global studies from UCSD. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.
University of California - Santa Barbara comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in global studies. Each year, around 26,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 290 people received their bachelor's degree in global studies from UCSB. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in global studies. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 209 people received their bachelor's degree in global studies from U-M. About 66% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Texas at Austin is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in global studies. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 198 people received their bachelor's degree in global studies from UT Austin. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in global studies. Roughly 37,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,849 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 180 people received their bachelor's degree in global studies from CU - Boulder. Of these students, 61% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for global studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Irvine. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 172 people received their bachelor's degree in global studies from UC Irvine. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in global studies. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 160 people received their bachelor's degree in global studies from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 72% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Utah comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in global studies. Each year, around 33,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,175 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,353 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 133 people received their bachelor's degree in global studies from U of U. About 62% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Berkeley comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in global studies. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 128 people received their bachelor's degree in global studies from UC Berkeley. About 79% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for global studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Arizona State University - Tempe. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their bachelor's degree in global studies from ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 77% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for global studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Wisconsin - Madison. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their bachelor's degree in global studies from UW - Madison. About 70% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for global studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is American Public University System. Roughly 50,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their bachelor's degree in global studies from American Military University. About 37% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Florida is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in global studies. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their bachelor's degree in global studies from UF. About 76% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Boston College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in global studies. Roughly 14,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,784 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their bachelor's degree in global studies from Boston College. About 73% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for global studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Oregon. Each year, around 21,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,659 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their bachelor's degree in global studies from UO. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.
Brigham Young University - Idaho comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in global studies. Roughly 44,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their bachelor's degree in global studies from BYU - I. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
University of Central Florida comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in global studies. Roughly 71,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their bachelor's degree in global studies from UCF. Of these students, 86% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in global studies. Each year, around 27,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,903 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their bachelor's degree in global studies from University of Oklahoma. Of these students, 52% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Brandeis University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in global studies. Roughly 5,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,348 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,458 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their bachelor's degree in global studies from Brandeis. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
Washington University in St Louis is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in global studies. Roughly 15,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their bachelor's degree in global studies from WUSTL. About 68% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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*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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