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Bachelor's Degree in International/Globalization Studies

Bachelor’s Degrees in International/Globalization Studies

5,174 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A bachelor's degree in global studies is offered at 352 colleges in the United States. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 41% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 9.7% of global studies graduates were international students.

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
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
Men 1,662
Women 3,512
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The racial-ethnic distribution of global studies bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 532
Black or African American 291
Hispanic or Latino 1,022
White 2,425
International Students 501
Other Races/Ethnicities 403
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There are 352 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in global studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

University of California - San Diego

La Jolla, California
585 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
54% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#2

University of California - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California
290 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#3

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
209 Yearly Graduations
66% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

198 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
55% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#5

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, Colorado
180 Yearly Graduations
61% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#6

University of California - Irvine

Irvine, California
172 Yearly Graduations
55% Women
55% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#7

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
160 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
49% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#8

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah
133 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#9

University of California - Berkeley

Berkeley, California
128 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

105 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
52% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#11

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Madison, Wisconsin
95 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#12

American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia
94 Yearly Graduations
37% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#13

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
90 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
53% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#14

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
86 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#15

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon
77 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
47% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

68 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#17

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
67 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
46% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

67 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#19

Brandeis University

Waltham, Massachusetts
66 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#20

Washington University in St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
64 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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