Bachelor's-9% vs national median694 grads tracked
International/Globalization Studies at University of Iowa
Ranked 29th of 58 bachelor's programs in International/Globalization Studies by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$34,435
middle 50%: $25,022 – $47,181
Median · 5 years out
$54,890
middle 50%: $40,417 – $72,585
Median · 10 years out
$74,872
middle 50%: $53,617 – $110,097
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/Globalization Studies grads at University of Iowa earn $34k in year 1. Median salary climbs to $55k by year 5 and $75k by year 10.
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?
Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.
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
≈ $9,357 total interest
Same major at other universities
University of North Carolina at Wilmington (The)
$58,597 · 5 yrs out
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 Colorado Denver
$54,723 · 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
Other majors at University of Iowa
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$197,724 · 5 yrs out
Dentistry (Doctorate)
$173,339 · 5 yrs out
Medicine (Doctorate)
$167,710 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$157,015 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctorate)
$151,198 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$144,877 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$143,232 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$121,670 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$114,999 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Doctorate)
$112,327 · 5 yrs out
Law (Doctorate)
$112,327 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$107,625 · 5 yrs out