Program Analysis
Graduates earn $41,886/yr, edging above the $34,873 national average for International/Global Studies — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 11.3x 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 7% gap from the optimistic case.
At $17,250 in median debt against $41,886 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.
Ranked #8 of 81 programs, Texas A & M University-College Station's International/Global Studies program falls in the top 10%, outperforming most peers on financial outcomes.
Earnings grow from $41,886 to $62,793 over five years — a 50% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.