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International/Global Studies at The University of Texas at Arlington

Arlington, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $29,118/yr (-17% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (24% exposed)

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

ROI 8.8x earnings multiple (3.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #63 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	$409K	$413K	$397K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	8.7x	8.8x	8.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.4x	3.5x	3.3x
Probability of Field Employment	53%	50%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	23	22	30

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$46,912

Out-of-state: $118,640 (3.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$60,940

-30% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,500

8.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $29,118 place The University of Texas at Arlington below the $34,873 national median for International/Global Studies — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 8.8x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

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 3% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $19,500 represents roughly 8 months of the $29,118 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #63 of 81 International/Global Studies programs, The University of Texas at Arlington falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About The University of Texas at Arlington

The University of Texas at Arlington accepts 81% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving a student body of 30,834 in Arlington, TX.

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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 The University of Texas at Arlington?

A score of 22/100 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 The University of Texas at Arlington?

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 →