# University of North Carolina Wilmington: International / Global Studies (bachelor's)

Wilmington, NC. IPEDS 199218, CIP 30.20. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-north-carolina-wilmington/majors/international-global-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $21,830
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $54,707 (U.S. median for this major: $56,517 across 86 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $18,750 (U.S. median $21,681)
- Rank in NC: 2 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NC median for this major (3 colleges, $54,707): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: -$1,810

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.24 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $54,707 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,778 | $45,699 | 2.2 years |
| 30-48k | $12,572 | $53,305 | 2.5 years |
| 48-75k | $17,378 | $73,683 | 3.5 years |
| 75-110k | $24,046 | $101,955 | 4.8 years |
| 110k+ | $25,573 | $108,430 | 5.1 years |

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

## International / Global Studies at NC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $73,362 | $22,500 | $17,303 | 85% |
| University of North Carolina Wilmington | $54,707 | $18,750 | $20,109 | 71% |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | $51,082 | $24,250 | $15,435 | 69% |

## 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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