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International/Global Studies at University of Vermont

Burlington, VT · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $33,757/yr (-3% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (24% exposed)

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

ROI 7.1x earnings multiple (3.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #42 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	$541K	$539K	$509K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	7.2x	7.1x	6.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.1x	3.1x	2.9x
Probability of Field Employment	53%	50%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	29	28	34

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$75,560

Out-of-state: $175,560 (3.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$83,440

-10% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,500

7.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$52,608

56% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $33,757/yr, roughly in line with the $34,873 national median for International/Global Studies. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

At 7.1x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 24% task exposure — and the 6% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $20,500 debt-to-$33,757 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #42 out of 81 programs, University of Vermont's financial outcomes for International/Global Studies trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $33,757 to $52,608 over five years (56% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Vermont

A 60% admission rate makes University of Vermont accessible to a wide range of qualified students, enrolling 11,614 students in Burlington, VT.

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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

How does University of Vermont's International/Global Studies program score?

This program scores 28/100 — on the lower end for International/Global Studies. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

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