Compare 93 International/Globalization Studies. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $43,559. Top programs: $84,653+.
International/Globalization Studies programs produce graduates earning between $52,229 and $84,653—a $32K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 93 ranked programs, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
The University of Pennsylvania's International/Globalization Studies program leads with graduates earning $84,653, well above the $43,559 average across all programs. Seattle University follows at $68,154, proving that focused programs can deliver strong outcomes regardless of overall school rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Pennsylvania graduates borrow $15,715 and face just a 3.5% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. Seattle University offers similar excellence at 6.0% burden, showing that top programs can deliver both outcomes and affordability.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of PennsylvaniaPrivate | $84,653 | 47 | $15,715 | Excellent | $33,124 | Good |
| #2 | Seattle UniversityPrivate | $68,154 | 22 | $19,883 | Excellent | $37,520 | Challenging |
| #3 | Drexel UniversityPrivate | $65,148 | 17 | $25,325 | Good | $40,932 | Challenging |
| #4 | $63,294 | 631 | $15,500 | Excellent | $24,257 | Manageable | |
| #5 | Colby CollegePrivate | $62,539 | 41 | $19,157 | Excellent | $59,570 | High |
| #6 | $62,313 | 227 | $19,500 | Excellent | $30,250 | Challenging | |
| #7 | Spelman CollegePrivate | $62,129 | 17 | $25,000 | Good | $109,807 | High |
| #8 | Brandeis UniversityPrivate | $60,540 | 58 | $25,648 | Good | $35,451 | Challenging |
| #9 | Boston CollegePrivate | $60,157 | 81 | $19,000 | Excellent | $45,000 | High |
| #10 | $59,381 | 43 | $14,000 | Excellent | $26,176 | Manageable | |
| #11 | $58,746 | 75 | $20,654 | Excellent | $31,890 | Challenging | |
| #12 | Hofstra UniversityPrivate | $58,140 | 24 | $23,621 | Good | $56,149 | High |
| #13 | University Of DaytonPrivate | $58,067 | 19 | $23,250 | Good | $43,810 | High |
| #14 | Providence CollegePrivate | $57,788 | 18 | $27,000 | Good | $46,300 | High |
| #15 | University Of Notre DamePrivate | $57,318 | 23 | $19,000 | Excellent | $40,731 | High |
| #16 | $57,068 | 231 | $20,500 | Good | $26,632 | Challenging | |
| #17 | $57,030 | 194 | $15,000 | Excellent | $22,665 | Manageable | |
| #18 | University Of UtahPublic | $56,942 | 120 | $19,000 | Excellent | $18,886 | Manageable |
| #19 | $55,524 | 54 | $23,250 | Good | $37,401 | High | |
| #20 | $52,229 | 366 | $13,993 | Excellent | $26,465 | Challenging | |
| #21 | $51,717 | 176 | $17,804 | Good | $32,258 | High | |
| #22 | Bryn Mawr CollegePrivate | $51,494 | 19 | $25,000 | Good | $40,058 | High |
| #23 | $51,478 | 82 | $20,484 | Good | $28,364 | High | |
| #24 | $51,457 | 47 | $14,615 | Excellent | $24,883 | Challenging | |
| #25 | The University Of The SouthPrivate | $51,407 | 38 | $22,855 | Good | $56,450 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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