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International/Global Studies at Appalachian State University

Boone, NC · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $23,073/yr (-34% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (24% exposed)

Job Market Very Small (2,000 openings/yr)

ROI 12.5x earnings multiple (3.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #71 of 81 International/Global Studies programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to International/Global Studies graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$372K	$378K	$366K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.3x	12.5x	12.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.8x	3.9x	3.7x
Probability of Field Employment	53%	50%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	21	20	26

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$30,164

Out-of-state: $98,148 (3.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$65,948

-119% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,500

10.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (4 Year)

$38,769

68% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Appalachian State University's International/Global Studies graduates start at $23,073/yr, trailing the $34,873 national average by 34%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 12.5x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI International/Global Studies programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in International/Global Studies's typical career paths, with 24% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 2% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $19,500 represents roughly 10 months of the $23,073 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #71 of 81 International/Global Studies programs, Appalachian State University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Appalachian State University

A 89% acceptance rate means Appalachian State University is accessible to most applicants, enrolling 19,304 students in Boone, NC.

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Top Career Paths

Political scientists $139,380/yr

Social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other $75,040/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for International/Global Studies at Appalachian State University?

A score of 20/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for International/Global Studies. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Can you still earn well with International/Global Studies from Appalachian State University?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →