Compare 95 International/Globalization Studies. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $53,898. Top programs: $91,874+.
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 | Boston CollegePrivate | $91,874 | 83 | $19,000 | Excellent | $45,000 | Manageable |
| #2 | University Of PennsylvaniaPrivate | $84,653 | 35 | $15,715 | Excellent | $33,124 | Good |
| #3 | $82,501 | 41 | $14,000 | Excellent | $26,176 | Good | |
| #4 | $81,174 | 537 | $15,500 | Excellent | $24,257 | Good | |
| #5 | $73,362 | 51 | $20,121 | Excellent | $23,000 | Manageable | |
| #6 | $72,545 | 152 | $19,500 | Excellent | $30,250 | Manageable | |
| #7 | Drexel UniversityPrivate | $72,375 | 22 | $25,325 | Excellent | $40,932 | Challenging |
| #8 | Kenyon CollegePrivate | $72,305 | 21 | $18,527 | Excellent | $56,500 | Challenging |
| #9 | College Of The Holy CrossPrivate | $71,280 | 32 | $27,000 | Excellent | $39,032 | Challenging |
| #10 | The University Of The SouthPrivate | $70,907 | 23 | $22,855 | Excellent | $56,450 | Challenging |
| #11 | $69,568 | 49 | $18,190 | Excellent | $16,036 | Good | |
| #12 | $68,378 | 65 | $20,654 | Excellent | $31,890 | Manageable | |
| #13 | University Of DaytonPrivate | $68,196 | 24 | $23,250 | Excellent | $43,810 | Challenging |
| #14 | $67,396 | 31 | $19,500 | Excellent | $34,511 | Challenging | |
| #15 | Providence CollegePrivate | $67,281 | 29 | $27,000 | Good | $46,300 | Challenging |
| #16 | $67,079 | 193 | $20,500 | Excellent | $26,632 | Manageable | |
| #17 | $66,522 | 107 | $13,000 | Excellent | $28,508 | Manageable | |
| #18 | $66,498 | 52 | $17,500 | Excellent | $24,585 | Manageable | |
| #19 | Brandeis UniversityPrivate | $66,366 | 50 | $25,648 | Good | $35,451 | Challenging |
| #20 | $66,127 | 188 | $13,993 | Excellent | $26,465 | Manageable | |
| #21 | University Of UtahPublic | $65,703 | 110 | $19,000 | Excellent | $18,886 | Manageable |
| #22 | St Lawrence UniversityPrivate | $65,419 | 21 | $27,000 | Good | $44,628 | High |
| #23 | $64,372 | 56 | $23,250 | Excellent | $37,401 | Challenging | |
| #24 | $63,504 | 143 | $17,804 | Excellent | $32,258 | Challenging | |
| #25 | $63,452 | 98 | $20,484 | Excellent | $28,364 | Manageable |
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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