U.S. median for this major: $56,517.
College Scorecard field of study; 23 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 36% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $21,681.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $72,124. College Scorecard.
Seattle University International / Global Studies: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
International / Global Studies nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Seattle University's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $22,896 | $94,332 | 5.8 years |
| $30–48k | $24,523 | $101,035 | 6.2 years |
| $48–75k | $26,977 | $111,145 | 6.8 years |
| $75–110k | $36,967 | $152,304 | 9.3 years |
| $110k+ | $42,737 | $176,076 | 10.8 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.1 years, the average time graduates took (66% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of International / Global Studies graduates 4 years after graduating ($56,590) minus $40,219 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $16,371 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
International / Global Studies at Washington colleges
Every Washington college we cover that reports International / Global Studies graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle University | $56,590 | $20,500 | $34,662 | 76% |
| 2 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $49,475 | $16,834 | $14,091 | 85% |
| 3 | University of Washington-Bothell Campus | $49,475 | $16,834 | $12,319 | 65% |
| 4 | University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | $49,475 | $16,834 | $10,163 | 63% |
2 more Washington colleges offer International / Global Studies but have too few graduates to report earnings.
What families pay at Seattle University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About Seattle University
- Acceptance rate: 77% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 76% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $75,272
- Full cost breakdown · all 64 majors · overview
Seattle University International / Global Studies questions
How much do Seattle University International / Global Studies graduates earn?
International / Global Studies graduates of Seattle University earn a median $56,590 four years after graduating. The U.S. median for International / Global Studies graduates across 86 colleges is $56,517.
How much debt do Seattle University International / Global Studies graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for International / Global Studies graduates of Seattle University is $20,500, about 36% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $21,681.
Is Seattle University a good school for International / Global Studies in Washington?
On pay, International / Global Studies graduates of Seattle University earn $56,590 four years out, $7,115 above the median for the same major across 4 Washington colleges ($49,475) and $73 above the U.S. median ($56,517). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Seattle University rank for International / Global Studies in Washington?
Of 4 Washington colleges reporting International / Global Studies graduate earnings, Seattle University ranks 1st, the highest.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Seattle University International / Global Studies: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/seattle-university/majors/international-global-studies (College Scorecard and BLS data).