International Studies at California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · International/Global Studies
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
29
Optimistic
28
Base Case
36
Pessimistic
Earnings
$31,589/yr (-9% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (24% exposed)
Job Market
Very Small (2,000 openings/yr)
ROI
15.2x earnings multiple (5.7x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to International Studies graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $424K | $427K | $409K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 15.1x | 15.2x | 14.6x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.6x | 5.7x | 5.4x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 53% | 50% | 45% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 29 | 28 | 36 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$28,032
Out-of-state: $75,552 (5.7x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,000
5.7 months of Year 1 earnings
About California State University-Long Beach
A 47% admission rate makes California State University-Long Beach accessible to a wide range of qualified students, serving a student body of 34,131 in Long Beach, CA. With 49% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.
See all programs and financial aid at California State University-Long Beach →Top Career Paths
Political scientists
$139,380/yr
Social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other
$75,040/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does California State University-Long Beach's International Studies program score?
This program scores 28/100 — on the lower end for International Studies. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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