# The University of Texas at Austin: International / Global Studies (bachelor's)

Austin, TX. IPEDS 228778, CIP 30.20. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/the-university-of-texas-at-austin/majors/international-global-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $42,701
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $67,079 (U.S. median for this major: $56,517 across 86 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $18,535 (U.S. median $21,681)
- Rank in TX: 1 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TX median for this major (7 colleges, $56,496): +$10,583
- Versus the U.S. median: +$10,562

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.2 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $67,079 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,553 | $52,723 | 1.6 years |
| 30-48k | $14,297 | $60,047 | 1.8 years |
| 48-75k | $17,207 | $72,269 | 2.2 years |
| 75-110k | $24,406 | $102,505 | 3.1 years |
| 110k+ | $30,082 | $126,344 | 3.8 years |

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

## International / Global Studies at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at Austin | $67,079 | $18,535 | $19,857 | 89% |
| Texas A&M University-College Station | $63,504 | $18,000 | $21,315 | 84% |
| Texas State University | $60,976 | $24,313 | $16,805 | 55% |
| Texas Tech University | $56,496 | $21,500 | $19,070 | 69% |
| The University of Texas at Arlington | $55,933 | $25,028 | $13,951 | 54% |
| University of North Texas | $50,139 | $21,033 | $15,649 | 61% |
| Saint Edward's University | $48,050 | $23,625 | $25,578 | 63% |

## 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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