District of Columbia · International/Globalization Studies

Best International/Globalization Studies institutions in District of Columbia, ranked by earnings

The International/Globalization Studies program offers an interdisciplinary approach to understanding global macro-processes, focusing on issues such as cultural and economic globalization and global power structures. This program is ideal…

Institutions
3
offering CIP 30.20
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
45
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$22,242
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
72%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Political Scientists
$152,440
BLS OEWS 2024

3 institutions offering International/Globalization Studies in District of Columbia

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Georgetown University
Washington Private not-for-profit
3595%$22,242
2American University
Washington Private not-for-profit
675%$30,225
3Gallaudet University
Washington Private not-for-profit
447%$14,382

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Political Scientists (SOC 19-3094).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
-3.1%
Decline
Openings / yr (US)
~500
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$139,380
typically Master's degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingActive LearningCritical ThinkingWriting

What Political Scientists earn in District of Columbia

Jobs in District of Columbia
3,250
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$152,440
median $153,320
Best-paying metro
$153,650
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

Related careers

Political Scientists
$152,440 avg · 3,250 jobs
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other
$110,660 avg · 70 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing International/Globalization Studies programs in District of Columbia.

How much do Political Scientists earn in District of Columbia?+

The average annual wage for Political Scientists in District of Columbia is $152,440 (median $153,320), across about 3,250 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the International/Globalization Studies program?+

The International/Globalization Studies program offers an interdisciplinary approach to understanding global macro-processes, focusing on issues such as cultural and economic globalization and global power structures. This program is ideal…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, active listening, speaking, active learning, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Political Scientists?+

The national job outlook is about -3.1% growth with around 500 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Master's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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