International/Global Studies Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 324 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in International/Global Studies. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and45% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 8.2% of International/Global Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of International/Global Studies Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 5,740 students earned theirInternational/Global Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in International/Global Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 48 |
| Associate’s Degree | 28 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 4,548 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,099 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 14 |
Earnings of International/Global Studies Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abachelor’s degree in International/Global Studies of $57,044 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $42,789 |
| 4 years | $57,044 |
| 5 years | $66,781 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor’s degree in International/Global Studies. About 67.6% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,472 |
| Women | 3,076 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of International/Global Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,117 | 46.5% |
| Asian | 497 | 10.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 937 | 20.6% |
| Black or African American | 282 | 6.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 259 | 5.7% |
| Race Unknown | 76 | 1.7% |
| International Students | 372 | 8.2% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 8.2% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular International/Global Studies Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 433 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in International/Global Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for International/Global Studies students seeking a bachelor's degree is University of California-San Diego. This school awarded 413 bachelor's degrees in International/Global Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in International/Global Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American Public University System comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in International/Global Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 228 people received their bachelor's degree in International/Global Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in International/Global Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for International/Global Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 202 people received their bachelor's degree in International/Global Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Barbara is a popular choice for International/Global Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 144 bachelor's degrees in International/Global Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in International/Global Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for International/Global Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 129 bachelor's degrees in International/Global Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in International/Global Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania is a popular choice for International/Global Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 128 people received their bachelor's degree in International/Global Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in International/Global Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern University Professional Programs comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in International/Global Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 127 people received their bachelor's degree in International/Global Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is a popular choice for International/Global Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 122 bachelor's degrees in International/Global Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in International/Global Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in International/Global Studies. This school awarded 121 bachelor's degrees in International/Global Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in International/Global Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in International/Global Studies. This school awarded 118 bachelor's degrees in International/Global Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in International/Global Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for International/Global Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their bachelor's degree in International/Global Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in International/Global Studies. This school awarded 107 bachelor's degrees in International/Global Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in International/Global Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in International/Global Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their bachelor's degree in International/Global Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Notre Dame comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in International/Global Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their bachelor's degree in International/Global Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in International/Global Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their bachelor's degree in International/Global Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for International/Global Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 88 bachelor's degrees in International/Global Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in International/Global Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Utah is a popular choice for International/Global Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their bachelor's degree in International/Global Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in International/Global Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion is a popular choice for International/Global Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 79 bachelor's degrees in International/Global Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in International/Global Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boston College is a popular choice for International/Global Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 73 bachelor's degrees in International/Global Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in International/Global Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for International/Global Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 73 bachelor's degrees in International/Global Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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