Massachusetts · International/Globalization Studies

Best International/Globalization Studies institutions in Massachusetts, 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
17
offering CIP 30.20
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
263
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$46,530
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
5
College Scorecard
Median net price
$25,074
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
70%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Political Scientists
$129,460
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 5 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Bentley University
Waltham Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$75,006287%$31,677$23,625
2Boston College
Chestnut Hill Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$51,3716291%$21,126$19,000
3College of the Holy Cross
Worcester Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$46,5301387%$24,533$23,000
4Brandeis University
Waltham Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$36,8742286%$25,074$25,694
5Emmanuel College
Boston Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$29,688468%$29,723$27,000

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 Massachusetts

Jobs in Massachusetts
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$129,460
median $130,580
Best-paying metro
$125,710
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing International/Globalization Studies programs in Massachusetts.

Which International/Globalization Studies program in Massachusetts has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Bentley University tops the list at $75,006. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Political Scientists earn in Massachusetts?+

The average annual wage for Political Scientists in Massachusetts is $129,460 (median $130,580). 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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