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International/Global Studies at University of California-Berkeley

Berkeley, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $46,660/yr (34% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (24% exposed)

Job Market Very Small (2,000 openings/yr)

ROI 8.7x earnings multiple (2.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #18 of 81 International/Global Studies programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to International/Global Studies graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$515K	$514K	$487K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	8.7x	8.7x	8.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	2.8x	2.8x	2.7x
Probability of Field Employment	53%	50%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	39	39	39

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$59,400

Out-of-state: $182,508 (2.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$59,916

-1% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$15,636

4.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Graduates of University of California-Berkeley's International/Global Studies program earn $46,660/yr in their first year — 34% above the $34,873 national median, a strong market signal for this institution.

A 8.7x earnings multiple over ten years puts this program in solid financial territory. Tuition is well-justified by projected earnings.

The 5% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some International/Global Studies career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $15,636 in median debt against $46,660 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

University of California-Berkeley ranks #18 among 81 International/Global Studies programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

About University of California-Berkeley

University of California-Berkeley admits 12% of applicants — among the most selective institutions in the country, one of the larger campuses at 33,073 students in Berkeley, CA.

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Top Career Paths

Political scientists $139,380/yr

Social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other $75,040/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 39/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for International/Global Studies at University of California-Berkeley?

At 39/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring International/Global Studies programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Is University of California-Berkeley one of the best schools for International/Global Studies?

Among 81 International/Global Studies programs, University of California-Berkeley's #18 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →