Bachelor's-9% vs national median270 grads tracked
International/Globalization Studies at University of Colorado Denver
Ranked 30th of 58 bachelor's programs in International/Globalization Studies by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$36,766
middle 50%: $26,815 – $50,108
Median · 5 years out
$54,723
middle 50%: $41,775 – $71,212
Median · 10 years out
$66,562
middle 50%: $45,647 – $103,597
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for International/Globalization Studies (bachelor's) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
International Studies graduates at the University of Colorado Denver earn $37k in year one. Median earnings reach $67k after ten years.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
Will the degree pay for itself?
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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).
Paid off in
7.8 yrs
≈ $9,152 total interest
Same major at other universities
University of North Texas
$58,175 · 5 yrs out
Central Connecticut State University
$56,877 · 5 yrs out
Minnesota State University Moorhead
$56,170 · 5 yrs out
College of Charleston
$55,047 · 5 yrs out
Louisiana State University & Agricultural & Mechanical College
$54,993 · 5 yrs out
University of Iowa
$54,890 · 5 yrs out
University of Oregon
$54,146 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
$53,148 · 5 yrs out
University of Texas at Arlington
$53,107 · 5 yrs out
Concordia College - Moorhead
$52,872 · 5 yrs out
Colorado State University
$52,636 · 5 yrs out
South Dakota State University
$52,508 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at University of Colorado Denver
Medicine (Doctorate)
$178,970 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctorate)
$155,373 · 5 yrs out
Dentistry (Doctorate)
$152,313 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$148,489 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$147,946 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctorate)
$127,868 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$123,737 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$122,754 · 5 yrs out
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (Doctorate)
$120,903 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$112,107 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$110,938 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$105,332 · 5 yrs out