# Washington University in St Louis: International / Global Studies (bachelor's)

St. Louis, MO. IPEDS 179867, CIP 30.20. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/washington-university-in-st-louis/majors/international-global-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $38,854
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $66,498 (U.S. median for this major: $56,517 across 86 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,250 (U.S. median $21,681)
- Rank in MO: 1 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MO median for this major (3 colleges, $41,481): +$25,017
- Versus the U.S. median: +$9,981

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.09 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $66,498 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $1,716 | $7,018 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $1,928 | $7,886 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $5,578 | $22,814 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $12,603 | $51,546 | 1.7 years |
| 110k+ | $42,170 | $172,475 | 5.6 years |

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

## International / Global Studies at MO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington University in St Louis | $66,498 | $20,250 | $21,786 | 94% |
| Southeast Missouri State University | $41,481 | $25,000 | $15,882 | 58% |
| Missouri State University-Springfield | $37,180 | $24,750 | $17,613 | 58% |

## 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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