Bachelor's-15% vs national median451 grads tracked
International/Globalization Studies at University of North Carolina - Charlotte
Ranked 39th of 58 bachelor's programs in International/Globalization Studies by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$33,266
middle 50%: $24,655 – $45,237
Median · 5 years out
$50,905
middle 50%: $38,327 – $69,584
Median · 10 years out
$69,601
middle 50%: $50,177 – $91,003
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 graduates see a median starting salary of $33k. By year ten, median earnings reach $70k.
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
8.3 yrs
≈ $9,983 total interest
Same major at other universities
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
Southeast Missouri State University
$51,789 · 5 yrs out
State University of New York at Stony Brook
$50,615 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
$50,477 · 5 yrs out
State University of New York at Oswego (SUNY Oswego)
$50,381 · 5 yrs out
University of South Dakota
$50,050 · 5 yrs out
University of New Orleans (The)
$49,703 · 5 yrs out
Ohio State University (The)
$49,582 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at University of North Carolina - Charlotte
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$142,668 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Doctorate)
$136,177 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$133,770 · 5 yrs out
Physical Sciences (Doctorate)
$130,533 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$125,011 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Master's)
$116,930 · 5 yrs out
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Doctorate)
$116,180 · 5 yrs out
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Master's)
$112,184 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$111,660 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Master's)
$107,901 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$107,772 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$106,281 · 5 yrs out