Best International/Global Studies Degrees in Michigan by ROI
Colleges in Michigan ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in Michigan
3
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$103,271
Across Michigan programs
Average Annual Cost
$30,842
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Michigan State University
Grad rate: 81.9% |
+$14,558 | $50,656 | $30,528 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Grad rate: 93.2% |
-$49,041 | $47,233 | $33,345 | $15,053 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Western Michigan University
Grad rate: 56.5% |
-$275,330 | $35,787 | $28,655 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
Find Best International/Global Studies Degrees by State
Browse International/Global Studies programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.