# University of Wisconsin-Madison: International / Global Studies (bachelor's)

Madison, WI. IPEDS 240444, CIP 30.20. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-madison/majors/international-global-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $40,594
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $63,452 (U.S. median for this major: $56,517 across 86 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,469 (U.S. median $21,681)
- Rank in WI: 1 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WI median for this major (4 colleges, $53,674): +$9,778
- Versus the U.S. median: +$6,935

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.2 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $63,452 minus $37,564 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $4,200 | $17,640 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $4,101 | $17,224 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $8,134 | $34,163 | 1.3 years |
| 75-110k | $17,763 | $74,605 | 2.9 years |
| 110k+ | $27,292 | $114,626 | 4.4 years |

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

## International / Global Studies at WI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | $63,452 | $20,469 | $17,354 | 90% |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | $54,462 | $26,738 | $15,014 | 49% |
| University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | $52,885 | not reported | $14,158 | 59% |
| University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point | $42,984 | $25,372 | $14,559 | 51% |

## 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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