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

Milwaukee, WI. IPEDS 240453, CIP 30.20. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-milwaukee/majors/international-global-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $31,433
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $54,462 (U.S. median for this major: $56,517 across 86 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,738 (U.S. median $21,681)
- Rank in WI: 2 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WI median for this major (4 colleges, $53,674): +$788
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,055

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.54 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $54,462 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 | $10,329 | $46,894 | 2.8 years |
| 30-48k | $10,709 | $48,619 | 2.9 years |
| 48-75k | $12,344 | $56,042 | 3.3 years |
| 75-110k | $19,315 | $87,690 | 5.2 years |
| 110k+ | $21,477 | $97,506 | 5.8 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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