# Arcadia University: International / Global Studies (bachelor's)

Glenside, PA. IPEDS 211088, CIP 30.20. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/arcadia-university/majors/international-global-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $30,872
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $53,307 (U.S. median for this major: $56,517 across 86 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $21,681)
- Rank in PA: 2 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the PA median for this major (3 colleges, $53,307): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,210

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.08 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $53,307 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $23,127 | $94,358 | 5.4 years |
| 30-48k | $25,388 | $103,583 | 5.9 years |
| 48-75k | $25,978 | $105,990 | 6.1 years |
| 75-110k | $28,654 | $116,908 | 6.7 years |
| 110k+ | $34,339 | $140,103 | 8.0 years |

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

## International / Global Studies at PA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drexel University | $72,375 | $29,046 | $38,509 | 78% |
| Arcadia University | $53,307 | $27,000 | $29,466 | 67% |
| Temple University | $51,931 | $25,125 | $28,198 | 75% |

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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