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Master's Degree in International/Globalization Studies

Master’s Degrees in International/Globalization Studies

938 Yearly Graduations
55% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A master's degree in global studies is offered at 47 colleges in the United States. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 32% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 18.9% of global studies graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Global Studies Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 938 people earned their master's degree in global studies. This makes it the 168th most popular master's degree program in the country.

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 Master’s Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for global studies students who are master's degree holders.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their master's degree in global studies. About 54.7% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 425
Women 513
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The racial-ethnic distribution of global studies master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 41
Black or African American 74
Hispanic or Latino 149
White 410
International Students 177
Other Races/Ethnicities 87
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There are 47 colleges that offer a master’s degree in global studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

121 Yearly Graduations
36% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for global studies students seekinga master's degree is University of Oklahoma Norman Campus. 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, 121 people received their master's degree in global studies from University of Oklahoma. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women.

#2

American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia
113 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

American Public University System comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in global studies. 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, 113 people received their master's degree in global studies from American Military University. About 33% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
69 Yearly Graduations
42% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Pennsylvania is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in global studies. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their master's degree in global studies from UPenn. Of these students, 42% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

60 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for global studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,464 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their master's degree in global studies from Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network. Of these students, 59% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

56 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
84% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for global studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Florida International University. Roughly 58,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their master's degree in global studies from FIU. Around 84% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.

#6

Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus

University Park, Pennsylvania
43 Yearly Graduations
54% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in global studies. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their master's degree in global studies from Penn State University Park. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.

#7

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
37 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

George Mason University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in global studies. Each year, around 38,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master's degree in global studies from GMU. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.

#8

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, Indiana
29 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for global studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Notre Dame. Each year, around 12,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,186 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,030 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in global studies from Notre Dame. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.

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

Oklahoma State University - Main Campus is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in global studies. Each year, around 24,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,611 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in global studies from OSU. About 50% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
23 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Arizona is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in global studies. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in global studies from University of Arizona. Of these students, 88% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas
21 Yearly Graduations
23% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Kansas is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in global studies. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,596 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,488 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in global studies from KU. Of these students, 23% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
19 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Southern California is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in global studies. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in global studies from USC. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.

#12

University of Denver

Denver, Colorado
19 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
46% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Denver comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in global studies. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,032 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in global studies from DU. Of these students, 85% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

University of Maine

Orono, Maine
16 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Maine comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in global studies. Each year, around 11,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,026 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in global studies from UMaine. About 44% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah
14 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Utah is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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, 14 people received their master's degree in global studies from U of U. Of these students, 56% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

Concordia University, Irvine

Irvine, California
13 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for global studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Concordia University, Irvine. Each year, around 4,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,630 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in global studies from Concordia University, Irvine. About 33% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

University of San Francisco

San Francisco, California
11 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of San Francisco comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in global studies. Each year, around 10,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,670 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,070 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in global studies from USFCA. Of these students, 50% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas
11 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas State University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in global studies. Each year, around 37,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,147 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in global studies from Texas State. About 92% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
11 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for global studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Each year, around 30,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in global studies from UNC Chapel Hill. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.

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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