# University of Colorado Boulder: International / Global Studies (bachelor's)

Boulder, CO. IPEDS 126614, CIP 30.20. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-colorado-boulder/majors/international-global-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $33,892
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $59,796 (U.S. median for this major: $56,517 across 86 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $17,600 (U.S. median $21,681)
- Rank in CO: 2 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the CO median for this major (4 colleges, $57,882): +$1,914
- Versus the U.S. median: +$3,279

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.26 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $59,796 minus $40,610 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $14,231 | $60,624 | 3.2 years |
| 30-48k | $14,381 | $61,263 | 3.2 years |
| 48-75k | $18,828 | $80,207 | 4.2 years |
| 75-110k | $26,915 | $114,658 | 6.0 years |
| 110k+ | $34,818 | $148,325 | 7.7 years |

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

## International / Global Studies at CO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | $61,344 | $24,618 | $11,900 | 46% |
| University of Colorado Boulder | $59,796 | $17,600 | $25,346 | 74% |
| University of Northern Colorado | $55,967 | not reported | $17,760 | 51% |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $48,973 | $19,763 | $21,279 | 67% |

## 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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