Compare 27 International/Globalization Studies. programs in the South. Average earnings: $42,636.
International/Globalization Studies programs produce graduates earning between $38,167 and $62,129—a $24K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 27 ranked programs in the South, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Spelman College's International/Globalization Studies program leads with graduates earning $62,129, well above the regional average of $42,636. University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus follows at $58,746, while UT Austin delivers $57,068—proving that program excellence spans different institution types across the South.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Florida graduates borrow $15,000 and face just a 7.6% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. University of Oklahoma achieves similar excellence at 7.8%, showing that top outcomes and affordability can coexist.
Highest program earnings: $62,129
Strong outcomes ($58,746) with 77% acceptance
7.6% payment burden | Excellent
17.5% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Spelman CollegePrivate | $62,129 | 17 | $25,000 | Good | $109,807 | High |
| #2 | $58,746 | 75 | $20,654 | Excellent | $31,890 | Challenging | |
| #3 | $57,068 | 231 | $20,500 | Good | $26,632 | Challenging | |
| #4 | $51,717 | 176 | $17,804 | Good | $32,258 | High | |
| #5 | The University Of The SouthPrivate | $51,407 | 38 | $22,855 | Good | $56,450 | High |
| #6 | $51,256 | 79 | $18,190 | Good | $16,036 | Manageable | |
| #7 | $49,957 | 40 | $20,500 | Good | $25,645 | High | |
| #8 | University Of FloridaPublic | $49,731 | 93 | $15,000 | Excellent | $18,837 | Challenging |
| #9 | Saint Edward's UniversityPrivate | $48,495 | 44 | $24,803 | Manageable | $28,135 | High |
| #10 | University Of KentuckyPublic | $46,631 | 42 | $22,500 | Manageable | $30,006 | High |
| #11 | $44,769 | 76 | $20,121 | Manageable | $23,000 | High | |
| #12 | $43,897 | 49 | $21,500 | Manageable | $19,809 | High | |
| #13 | $43,295 | 62 | $19,250 | Manageable | $23,211 | High | |
| #14 | $42,682 | 24 | $19,500 | Manageable | $40,025 | High | |
| #15 | Texas State UniversityPublic | $41,400 | 50 | $21,000 | Manageable | $22,500 | High |
| #16 | $40,952 | 44 | $15,531 | Good | $13,835 | Challenging | |
| #17 | $38,984 | 52 | $19,500 | Manageable | $22,737 | High | |
| #18 | $38,769 | 20 | $20,231 | Manageable | $21,919 | High | |
| #19 | $38,289 | 31 | $19,500 | Manageable | $26,987 | High | |
| #20 | College Of CharlestonPublic | $38,167 | 49 | $23,250 | Challenging | $35,971 | High |
| #21 | $36,496 | 18 | $20,000 | Challenging | $14,229 | High | |
| #22 | Centre CollegePrivate | $35,367 | 30 | $27,000 | High | $50,378 | High |
| #23 | Texas Tech UniversityPublic | $33,504 | 22 | $21,500 | High | $23,443 | High |
| #24 | Liberty UniversityPrivate | $30,349 | 24 | $24,500 | High | $16,398 | High |
| #25 | $29,685 | 20 | $21,868 | High | $18,241 | 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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