Master’s Degrees in International/Globalization Studies
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Education Levels of Global Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 854 people earned their master's degree in global studies. This makes it the 168th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in global studies at each degree level.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Master’s Degree | 854 |
Graduate Certificate | 51 |
Doctor’s Degree | 20 |
Earnings of Global Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in global studies. About 53.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 396 |
Women | 458 |

The racial-ethnic distribution of global studies master’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 45 |
Black or African American | 74 |
Hispanic or Latino | 136 |
White | 407 |
International Students | 109 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 83 |

Most Popular Global Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 47 colleges that offer a master’s degree in global studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for global studies students seekinga master's degree is University of Oklahoma Norman Campus. Each year, around 27,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,034 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their master's degree in global studies from University of Oklahoma. Of these students, 31% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
American Public University System is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in global studies. Roughly 50,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,660 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 113 people received their master's degree in global studies from American Military University. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for global studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Pennsylvania. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,838 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their master's degree in global studies from UPenn. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in global studies. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,989 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,691 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their master's degree in global studies from Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
Florida International University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in global studies. Roughly 58,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their master's degree in global studies from FIU. Of these students, 53% were women and 79% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for global studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,466 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their master's degree in global studies from Penn State University Park. About 47% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for global studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is George Mason University. Each year, around 38,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,795 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,426 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master's degree in global studies from GMU. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.
University of Notre Dame comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in global studies. Each year, around 12,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,794 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,644 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in global studies from Notre Dame. Of these students, 64% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for global studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Oklahoma State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 24,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,611 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in global studies from OSU. About 57% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for global studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Arizona. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,210 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,348 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in global studies from University of Arizona. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for global studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Kansas. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,989 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in global studies from KU. About 7% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for global studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Southern California. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,468 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in global studies from USC. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women.
University of Denver is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in global studies. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,260 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in global studies from DU. About 83% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Maine is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in global studies. Each year, around 11,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,738 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in global studies from UMaine. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for global studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Utah. Each year, around 33,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,175 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,353 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in global studies from U of U. About 67% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of San Francisco is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in global studies. Each year, around 10,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,990 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in global studies from USFCA. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
The 18th most popular school in the country for global studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas State University. Each year, around 37,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,147 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in global studies from Texas State. Of these students, 60% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in global studies. Each year, around 30,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in global studies from UNC Chapel Hill.
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*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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