Best International/Global Studies Degrees in the US by ROI
Top colleges ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment across all active states. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
1
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$383,208
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$16,358
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
American Public University System
Grad rate: 54.3% |
WV | +$383,208 | $64,432 | $16,358 | N/A | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). 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.