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International/Global Studies at California State University-Monterey Bay

Seaside, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree
31 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
32
Optimistic
31
Base Case
38
Pessimistic
Earnings $34,246/yr (-2% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (24% exposed)
Job Market Very Small (2,000 openings/yr)
ROI 14.9x earnings multiple (5.7x out-of-state)
Ranked #35 of 81 International/Global Studies programs Top 50%

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 $440K $443K $423K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 14.8x 14.9x 14.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 5.7x 5.7x 5.5x
Probability of Field Employment 53% 50% 45%
DegreeOutlook Score 32 31 38

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$29,748
Out-of-state: $77,268 (5.7x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$57,948
-95% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,093
4.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $34,246/yr, International/Global Studies graduates from California State University-Monterey Bay land near the $34,873 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

With a 14.9x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 4% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some International/Global Studies career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

The median debt load of $14,093 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

A #35 ranking among 81 International/Global Studies programs places California State University-Monterey Bay in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

About California State University-Monterey Bay

With 95% of applicants admitted, California State University-Monterey Bay prioritizes broad access, with a mid-sized student body of 5,811 in Seaside, CA. With 43% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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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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Compare & Explore

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International/Global Studies at Other Schools

Bentley University ($75,006) University of Notre Dame ($69,362) American Public University System ($64,133) Ohio State University-Main Campus ($55,240) Boston College ($51,371) University of Maryland-Baltimore County ($49,115) University of California-Berkeley ($46,660) College of the Holy Cross ($46,530)

Other Majors at California State University-Monterey Bay

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($117,088) Computer Science ($71,458) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($47,825) Human Services, General ($37,501) Hospitality Administration/Management ($35,760) Biology, General ($35,312) Social Sciences, General ($34,678) Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($34,089)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 31/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for International/Global Studies at California State University-Monterey Bay?
At 31/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring International/Global Studies programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →