Compare 91 International/Globalization Studies. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $54,062. Top programs: $91,874+.
International/Globalization Studies programs produce graduates earning between $20,140 and $91,874—a $71K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 91 ranked programs nationally, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation. The school name on your diploma matters less than which program you choose.
Boston College's International/Globalization Studies program leads with graduates earning $92K—well above the $54K field average. But the more telling story sits further down the list: UC San Diego, a public institution with a 27% acceptance rate, delivers $81K in median earnings, nearly matching Penn ($85K) at a fraction of the selectivity. Program quality, not prestige, explains the gap.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. UCLA graduates borrow $14,000 in student loans and face just a 3.2% payment burden, landing firmly in the 'Excellent' category. For families factoring in parent loans, UCLA's combined $40K family debt yields a 10.1% family burden—still 'Good'—making it the standout choice on both dimensions. [Learn how to evaluate programs beyond school prestige →](https://collegeazimuth.com/blog/how-to-evaluate-programs)
| 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 |
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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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