International/Global Studies Doctor’s Degrees
There are 324 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in International/Global Studies. This degree is more popular with female students, and about29% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 50.0% of International/Global Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of International/Global Studies Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 5,740 degrees were awarded toInternational/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 | 4,548 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,099 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 14 |
Earnings of International/Global Studies Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for International/Global Studies students with their doctor’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 64.3% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 5 |
| Women | 9 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of International/Global Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3 | 21.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 14.3% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 7.1% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 7.1% |
| International Students | 7 | 50.0% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 50.0% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular International/Global Studies Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 433 colleges that offer a doctor’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 doctor's degree is University of California-San Diego. During the most recent year for which we have data, 413 people received their doctor's degree in International/Global Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in International/Global Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American Public University System is a popular choice for International/Global Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 228 people received their doctor'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.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for International/Global Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 202 people received their doctor's degree in International/Global Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in International/Global Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Barbara is a popular choice for International/Global Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 144 people received their doctor'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.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in International/Global Studies. This school awarded 129 doctor's degrees in International/Global Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degree. This school awarded 128 doctor'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.
Northeastern University Professional Programs is a popular choice for International/Global Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 127 doctor'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.
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is a popular choice for International/Global Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 122 doctor's degrees in International/Global Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degrees in International/Global Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their doctor's degree in International/Global Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degrees in International/Global Studies. This school awarded 118 doctor's degrees in International/Global Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in International/Global Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in International/Global Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their doctor'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 is a popular choice for International/Global Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 107 doctor's degrees in International/Global Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degrees in International/Global Studies. This school awarded 107 doctor'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.
University of Notre Dame is a popular choice for International/Global Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their doctor'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 doctor's degrees in International/Global Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their doctor's degree in International/Global Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in International/Global Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in International/Global Studies. This school awarded 88 doctor's degrees in International/Global Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degree. This school awarded 87 doctor's degrees in International/Global Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in International/Global Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in International/Global Studies. This school awarded 79 doctor'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.
Boston College is a popular choice for International/Global Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 73 doctor'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.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in International/Global Studies. This school awarded 73 doctor'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
More about our data sources and methodologies.