International Studies at California State University-Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · International/Global Studies
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
32
Optimistic
31
Base Case
38
Pessimistic
Earnings
$34,246/yr (-2% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (24% exposed)
Job Market
Very Small (2,000 openings/yr)
ROI
14.9x 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 | $440K | $443K | $423K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 14.8x | 14.9x | 14.2x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.7x | 5.7x | 5.5x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 53% | 50% | 45% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 32 | 31 | 38 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$29,748
Out-of-state: $77,268 (5.7x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,093
4.9 months of Year 1 earnings
About California State University-Monterey Bay
With 95% of applicants admitted, California State University-Monterey Bay prioritizes broad access, with a mid-sized student body of 5,811 in Seaside, CA. With 43% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.
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Political scientists
$139,380/yr
Social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other
$75,040/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a 31/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for International Studies at California State University-Monterey Bay?
At 31/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring International Studies programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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