Compare 24 International/Globalization Studies. programs in the Midwest. Average earnings: $39,392.
The highest-earning International/Globalization Studies program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $34K earnings gap across 24 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor's International/Globalization Studies program leads with graduates earning $62,313—well above the $39,392 average. But University of Dayton follows closely at $58,067 with a 62% acceptance rate, while Notre Dame ($57,318) demonstrates that selectivity doesn't always correlate with earnings outcomes.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Michigan graduates borrow $19,500 and face just a 6.7% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income, making strong earnings truly accessible.
Highest program earnings: $62,313
Strong outcomes with 62% acceptance
6.7% payment burden | Excellent
18.7% family burden | Challenging
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $62,313 | 227 | $19,500 | Excellent | $30,250 | Challenging | |
| #2 | University Of DaytonPrivate | $58,067 | 19 | $23,250 | Good | $43,810 | High |
| #3 | University Of Notre DamePrivate | $57,318 | 23 | $19,000 | Excellent | $40,731 | High |
| #4 | $55,524 | 54 | $23,250 | Good | $37,401 | High | |
| #5 | $51,478 | 82 | $20,484 | Good | $28,364 | High | |
| #6 | $48,497 | 17 | $26,847 | Manageable | $29,471 | High | |
| #7 | $48,345 | 56 | $21,000 | Good | $25,798 | High | |
| #8 | $48,024 | 55 | $23,000 | Manageable | $16,149 | Challenging | |
| #9 | University Of IowaPublic | $47,719 | 33 | $22,500 | Manageable | $27,975 | High |
| #10 | Macalester CollegePrivate | $42,520 | 32 | $23,000 | Manageable | $36,129 | High |
| #11 | $39,788 | 45 | $19,000 | Manageable | $15,945 | High | |
| #12 | University Of KansasPublic | $38,972 | 28 | $21,000 | Manageable | $32,347 | High |
| #13 | $38,854 | 58 | $17,500 | Manageable | $24,585 | High | |
| #14 | $36,596 | 21 | $26,188 | High | $22,488 | High | |
| #15 | $32,819 | 14 | $22,750 | High | $14,381 | High | |
| #16 | $30,438 | 50 | $19,500 | High | $34,511 | High | |
| #17 | Kenyon CollegePrivate | $29,685 | 12 | $18,527 | High | $56,500 | High |
| #18 | $29,013 | 18 | $25,000 | High | $25,947 | High | |
| #19 | Luther CollegePrivate | $28,643 | 6 | $27,000 | High | $40,923 | High |
| #20 | $27,814 | 15 | $21,992 | High | $15,092 | High | |
| #21 | Saint Mary's CollegePrivate | $25,164 | 11 | $27,000 | High | $48,565 | High |
| #22 | $24,035 | 9 | $23,592 | High | $15,000 | High | |
| #23 | $23,649 | 14 | $21,503 | High | $14,012 | High | |
| #24 | $20,140 | 30 | $21,500 | High | $15,000 | 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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