International Studies at University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · International/Global Studies
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
36
Optimistic
36
Base Case
42
Pessimistic
Earnings
$33,388/yr (-4% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (24% exposed)
Job Market
Very Small (2,000 openings/yr)
ROI
10.9x earnings multiple (3.5x 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 | $630K | $623K | $584K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 11.1x | 10.9x | 10.3x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.5x | 3.5x | 3.2x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 53% | 50% | 45% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 36 | 36 | 42 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$56,948
Out-of-state: $180,056 (3.5x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,999
5.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$62,832
88% growth from Year 1
About University of California-Irvine
A 26% acceptance rate puts University of California-Irvine in competitive admissions territory, one of the larger campuses at 29,494 students in Irvine, CA.
See all programs and financial aid at University of California-Irvine →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 University of California-Irvine's International Studies program score?
This program scores 36/100 — 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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