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International/Global Studies at University of Virginia-Main Campus

Charlottesville, VA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $42,197/yr (21% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (24% exposed)

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

ROI 5.8x earnings multiple (2.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #28 of 81 International/Global Studies programs Top 50%

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	$488K	$488K	$464K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	5.8x	5.8x	5.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	2.1x	2.1x	2.0x
Probability of Field Employment	53%	50%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	35	34	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)

$83,944

Out-of-state: $232,056 (2.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$91,524

-9% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$16,387

4.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $42,197 per year, International/Global Studies graduates from University of Virginia-Main Campus earn slightly above the $34,873 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 5.8x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

Some AI exposure exists in International/Global Studies's typical career paths, with 24% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 5% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $16,387 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

At #28 of 81 International/Global Studies programs, University of Virginia-Main Campus scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

About University of Virginia-Main Campus

A 17% acceptance rate puts University of Virginia-Main Campus in competitive admissions territory, with a mid-sized student body of 17,315 in Charlottesville, VA.

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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 is the DegreeOutlook Score for International/Global Studies at University of Virginia-Main Campus?

A score of 34/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for International/Global Studies. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

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