Program Analysis
At $64,133 per year, International/Global Studies graduates from American Public University System significantly outpace the $34,873 national average for this major, reflecting strong employer demand for this program's graduates.
The 20.4x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.
AI risk is moderate — 24% task exposure — and the 8% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The median debt load of $22,282 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
A #1 ranking out of 81 programs puts American Public University System in the top 1% for International/Global Studies. By our composite measure, very few programs deliver stronger results.
The five-year earnings trajectory from $64,133 to $83,481 shows 30% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.