# University of Nebraska-Lincoln: International / Global Studies (bachelor's)

Lincoln, NE. IPEDS 181464, CIP 30.20. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-nebraska-lincoln/majors/international-global-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $36,926
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $54,106 (U.S. median for this major: $56,517 across 86 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,500 (U.S. median $21,681)
- Rank in NE: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,411

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.3 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $54,106 minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NE (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,751 | $54,829 | 3.1 years |
| 30-48k | $13,054 | $56,132 | 3.2 years |
| 48-75k | $14,699 | $63,206 | 3.6 years |
| 75-110k | $18,975 | $81,593 | 4.6 years |
| 110k+ | $22,346 | $96,088 | 5.5 years |

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

## International / Global Studies at NE colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska-Lincoln | $54,106 | $20,500 | $17,747 | 67% |
| University of Nebraska at Omaha | $44,945 | $20,527 | $13,441 | 47% |

## 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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