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Bachelor's-33% vs national median98 grads tracked

International/Globalization Studies at Missouri State University

Ranked 58th of 58 bachelor's programs in International/Globalization Studies by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$27,650
middle 50%: $19,841 – $36,091
Median · 5 years out
$40,067
middle 50%: $28,598 – $50,653
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report

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

Graduates of Missouri State University's bachelor's program in International/Globalization Studies earn a median $27,650 one year after graduating, rising to $40,067 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 33% below the national median of $60,064 for this field, ranking 58th of 58 reporting programs.

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
11.8 yrs
≈ $13,825 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
$45,933 · 5 yrs out
Winona State University
$44,978 · 5 yrs out
Appalachian State University
$44,308 · 5 yrs out
University of Central Missouri
$43,722 · 5 yrs out
Western Oregon University
$43,722 · 5 yrs out
Wright State University
$42,660 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Missouri State University

Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$104,078 · 5 yrs out
Military Science, Leadership and Operational Art (Master's)
$102,715 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Master's)
$101,595 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$94,668 · 5 yrs out
Construction Management (Bachelor's)
$86,597 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$86,367 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$86,086 · 5 yrs out
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Doctorate)
$84,962 · 5 yrs out
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctorate)
$83,858 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$83,557 · 5 yrs out
Management Information Systems and Services (Bachelor's)
$79,076 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$77,706 · 5 yrs out

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