International/Global Studies Master’s Degrees
There are 324 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in International/Global Studies. This degree is more popular with female students, and about38% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 21.9% 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 (this page) | 1,099 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 14 |
Earnings of International/Global Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in International/Global Studies of $57,044 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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 master’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 54.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 380 |
| Women | 447 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of International/Global Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 331 | 40.0% |
| Asian | 53 | 6.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 112 | 13.5% |
| Black or African American | 80 | 9.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 42 | 5.1% |
| Race Unknown | 20 | 2.4% |
| International Students | 181 | 21.9% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 21.9% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular International/Global Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 433 colleges that offer a master’s degree in International/Global Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of California-San Diego tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for International/Global Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 413 people received their master'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.
American Public University System comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in International/Global Studies. This school awarded 228 master'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.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in International/Global Studies. This school awarded 202 master's degrees in International/Global Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 144 master's degrees in International/Global Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in International/Global Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in International/Global Studies. This school awarded 129 master's degrees in International/Global Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 128 people received their master's degree in International/Global Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in International/Global Studies. This school awarded 127 master's degrees in International/Global Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in International/Global Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in International/Global Studies. This school awarded 122 master'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 Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for International/Global Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their master's degree in International/Global Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in International/Global Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine is a popular choice for International/Global Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 118 master's degrees in International/Global Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in International/Global Studies. This school awarded 109 master's degrees in International/Global Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in International/Global Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University is a popular choice for International/Global Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their master's degree in International/Global Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in International/Global Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Boulder is a popular choice for International/Global Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their master'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 is a popular choice for International/Global Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their master's degree in International/Global Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in International/Global Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for International/Global Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their master's degree in International/Global Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in International/Global Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for International/Global Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their master'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 Utah comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in International/Global Studies. This school awarded 87 master'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.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion is a popular choice for International/Global Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their master's degree in International/Global Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in International/Global Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boston College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in International/Global Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their master'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-Berkeley is a popular choice for International/Global Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their master'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.
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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.