Compare 17 International/Globalization Studies. programs in the Northeast. Average earnings: $49,246.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, International/Globalization Studies tells a different story. Across 17 programs in the Northeast, earnings range from $28,598 to $84,653—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
The University of Pennsylvania's International/Globalization Studies program leads with graduates earning $84,653, nearly triple the program's lowest earner. Drexel University follows at $65,148, demonstrating that strong outcomes aren't limited to the most selective institutions—Drexel accepts 78% of applicants compared to Penn's 6%.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Penn graduates borrow $15,715 and face just a 3.5% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income, making the program both high-earning and easily affordable.
| 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 | Drexel UniversityPrivate | $65,148 | 17 | $25,325 | Good | $40,932 | Challenging |
| #3 | Colby CollegePrivate | $62,539 | 41 | $19,157 | Excellent | $59,570 | High |
| #4 | Brandeis UniversityPrivate | $60,540 | 58 | $25,648 | Good | $35,451 | Challenging |
| #5 | Boston CollegePrivate | $60,157 | 81 | $19,000 | Excellent | $45,000 | High |
| #6 | Hofstra UniversityPrivate | $58,140 | 24 | $23,621 | Good | $56,149 | High |
| #7 | Providence CollegePrivate | $57,788 | 18 | $27,000 | Good | $46,300 | High |
| #8 | Bryn Mawr CollegePrivate | $51,494 | 19 | $25,000 | Good | $40,058 | High |
| #9 | Arcadia UniversityPrivate | $48,459 | 27 | $27,000 | Manageable | $29,652 | High |
| #10 | University Of VermontPublic | $48,219 | 25 | $20,951 | Good | $48,000 | High |
| #11 | College Of The Holy CrossPrivate | $46,530 | 37 | $27,000 | Manageable | $39,032 | High |
| #12 | St Lawrence UniversityPrivate | $38,161 | 24 | $27,000 | Challenging | $44,628 | High |
| #13 | The New SchoolPrivate | $36,196 | 41 | $22,266 | Challenging | $57,040 | High |
| #14 | Temple UniversityPublic | $30,754 | 44 | $24,395 | High | $36,495 | High |
| #15 | $30,124 | 12 | $25,000 | High | $28,373 | High | |
| #16 | Emmanuel CollegePrivate | $29,688 | 16 | $27,000 | High | $41,546 | High |
| #17 | Manhattanville CollegePrivate | $28,598 | 16 | $25,000 | High | $35,904 | 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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