International/Globalization Studies at Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
Western Michigan University graduates in international/globalization studies earn 32% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 66% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western Michigan University Compares for International/Globalization Studies
All 87 colleges reporting international/globalization studies earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $91,874 | $80,905 | #2 | $51,371 |
| 2 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $86,599 | $102,451 | #1 | $64,133 |
| 3 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $82,501 | $75,071 | #8 | $39,082 |
| 4 | University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA | $81,174 | $73,863 | #10 | $45,168 |
| 5 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $76,044 | $69,245 | #15 | $42,197 |
| 6 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $73,362 | $78,728 | #3 | $45,648 |
| 7 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $72,545 | $76,490 | #7 | $44,446 |
| 8 | Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | $72,375 | $73,606 | #11 | $40,189 |
| 9 | Kenyon College Gambier, OH | $72,305 | $77,160 | #5 | — |
| 10 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $71,280 | $62,770 | #25 | $46,530 |
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| 81 | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI | $42,984 | $44,727 | #78 | $25,217 |
| 82 | Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO | $41,481 | $44,476 | #79 | $25,984 |
| 83 | Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | $40,897 | $37,240 | #87 | $30,349 |
| 84 | Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI | $40,663 | $42,874 | #82 | $32,147 |
| 85 | University of Wyoming Laramie, WY | $39,168 | $40,822 | #83 | $29,132 |
| 86 | Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO | $37,180 | $39,865 | #85 | $27,814 |
| 87 | University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM | $33,116 | $38,343 | #86 | $28,238 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Michigan University international/globalization studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,147 one year after graduating and $40,663 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Michigan University rank for international/globalization studies?
Among 87 colleges reporting earnings for international/globalization studies graduates, Western Michigan University ranks #84 by median pay four years after graduation, and #82 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is international/globalization studies at Western Michigan University worth it?
Its graduates earn 32% less than the national median for international/globalization studies ($59,972), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,687.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.