Best International/Global Studies Degrees in Washington by ROI
Colleges in Washington 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 Washington
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Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$131,573
Across Washington programs
Average Annual Cost
$36,976
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Grad rate: 68.5% |
-$105,673 | $42,745 | $24,462 | $16,834 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
Grad rate: 58.5% |
-$105,937 | $42,745 | $24,528 | $16,834 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Grad rate: 84.0% |
-$128,953 | $42,745 | $30,282 | $16,834 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Seattle University
Grad rate: 73.8% |
-$185,727 | $47,824 | $68,633 | $20,500 | 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.
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