# International / Global Studies (bachelor's degree)

CIP 30.20. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/international-global-studies

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $56,517 across 86 colleges (middle half $49,637–$65,703); median federal debt $21,966
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Intercultural And International Studies: median $58,770 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Managers | 6% | not reported | — |
| Social And Community Service Managers | 3% | $80,390 | 7.2% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 3% | $44,770 | -5.3% |
| First-Line Supervisors Of Retail Sales Workers | 2% | $48,520 | -3.7% |
| Project Management Specialists | 2% | $102,320 | 6.7% |
| Elementary And Middle School Teachers | 2% | $64,170 | -0.4% |
| Management Analysts | 2% | $101,860 | 10.1% |
| Human Resources Workers | 2% | $76,700 | 6.1% |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| AZ | $59,806 (3) | — |
| CA | $62,495 (9) | $71,068 (269) |
| CO | $57,882 (4) | — |
| FL | $59,432 (3) | — |
| MA | $68,823 (4) | — |
| MI | $64,372 (3) | — |
| MO | $41,481 (3) | — |
| NC | $54,707 (3) | — |
| NY | $61,602 (4) | — |
| OH | $66,995 (5) | — |
| PA | $53,307 (3) | — |
| TX | $56,496 (7) | $60,915 (102) |
| WA | $49,475 (4) | — |
| WI | $53,674 (4) | — |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. University of California-Los Angeles (CA): $82,501
2. University of California-San Diego (CA): $81,174
3. University of Virginia (VA): $76,044
4. University of Central Florida (FL): $69,568
5. University of California-Berkeley (CA): $66,522
6. University of California-Santa Barbara (CA): $66,127
7. Pepperdine University (CA): $62,495
8. California State University-Monterey Bay (CA): $61,480
9. University of Florida (FL): $59,432
10. University of California-Riverside (CA): $57,959
11. University of California-Irvine (CA): $57,116
12. University of North Florida (FL): $54,321

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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