### SUMMARY

 Studying Global Studies is not only a valuable choice, but often a necessary first step for undergrads intending to pursue a career as a media coordinator, a global communications specialist, or a contracts specialist. In fact, global studies is fairly popular ranking as the 73rd most popular major. In the last year, there were 6,494 global studies degrees conferred. In-state tuition for global studies at private schools is, on average, 4.2 times more pricey than their public rivals.

 There are 333 institutions which offer global studies. 333 colleges is on par with other degrees offered in the United States. If you are looking to immerse yourself with other global studies majors, consider looking at colleges in California which have more students admitted to global studies than any other state. less precisely, the top region to get a degree in global studies is in the Far West region with [University of California-Irvine](/colleges/university-of-california-irvine), [University of California-San Diego](/colleges/university-of-california-san-diego), and [University of California-Santa Barbara](/colleges/university-of-california-santa-barbara) best representing the region. Interestingly, our selection for the top conference to major in global studies is the Pacific-12 Conference with [Arizona State University-Tempe](/colleges/arizona-state-university-tempe), [University of Colorado Boulder](/colleges/university-of-colorado-boulder), and [University of Oregon](/colleges/university-of-oregon) representing the conference. From our comprehensive list of the [best colleges](/rankings/best-colleges), our belief is that the best school for global studies is [University of Pennsylvania](/colleges/university-of-pennsylvania).

 The 'best' school does not mean it is the best school for every student. There can be tons more factors to weigh when selecting institution. Stuff like campus amenities, transportation services, and food could definitely refashion your thoughts on where to go to school. Here at Authority, we've examined the pros and cons for you. If, for example, you are interested in which global studies university is home to the top college campus, the answer is [University of California-Los Angeles](/colleges/university-of-california-los-angeles). If you are very interested in which school boasts the best campus, then we have an entire page [dedicated to that](/rankings/best-college-campuses). We have carefully pored through professor reviews, student reviews, government databases, and more so we can compare every major in an unbiased and informative way. Here you can find our comprehensive list for the colleges with the [best student life](/rankings/best-student-life)&nbspand, from that list, our selection for the university with the best student life for global studies is [University of Michigan-Ann Arbor](/colleges/university-of-michigan-ann-arbor). Curious why? Continue scrolling to learn more about our top selections. Many of our conclusions just might surprise you.

 If price is a major influence in your decisions, you might consider avoiding [University of Southern California](/colleges/university-of-southern-california). [University of Southern California](/colleges/university-of-southern-california)&nbspis the most expensive college for global studies, at least for out of state students. We have an entire list of the [most expensive](/rankings/most-expensive-colleges)&nbspcolleges that might put the price tag at [University of Southern California](/colleges/university-of-southern-california)&nbspinto perspective. For more context, you might care to know that global studies is the 63rd most expensive program in the nation, with an average associated cost of $45,800. On a broader scale, the most expensive state for global studies in the nation is Maine with tuition and fees at the main college, Colby College, of $54,870. Even more broadly, the most costly region of the country for global studies is the New England region which is best demonstrated with [Colby College](/colleges/colby-college) with a cost of $54,870, [Boston College](/colleges/boston-college) with a cost of $56,780, and [Brandeis University](/colleges/brandeis-university) with a cost of $55,340.

 Our cheapest region for global studies is the Southeast region which is represented by [Western Carolina University](/colleges/western-carolina-university) with a cost of $5,000, [College of Charleston](/colleges/college-of-charleston) with a cost of $70, and [American Public University System](/colleges/american-public-university-system) with a cost of $6,804. More optimistically, the most affordable school for global studies is [California State University Maritime Academy](/colleges/california-state-university-maritime-academy). Our full list of the most affordable colleges can be found [here](/rankings/most-affordable-colleges).

 In-state learners can expect to pay around $10,100 for a degree in global studies. The cost inflates significantly to an average of $25,400 for the out-of-state public-school student. Our pick for the school with the best value for global studies: [University of Pennsylvania](/colleges/university-of-pennsylvania). On this page you can find our comprehensive list about the schools we see as being the [best value](/rankings/best-value-colleges)&nbspin general. Bear in mind, this discussion is predicated on being an out-of-state student. The value proposition changes when in-state tuition costs are considered, but we do not know where you live (and are not trying to collect that kind of data).

 Earnings for global studies majors differ widely, but two-years after completing the major graduates will often earn in the neighborhood of $43,000. While there can be much variation in salary; top positions can rake in up to $78,700. Straight out of college, the minimum earning positions within the global studies field make $22,900, which isn't that bad. The highest earning grads for global studies come from [University of Pennsylvania](/colleges/university-of-pennsylvania)&nbspand if you want to find the universities with all of the [highest earning graduates](/rankings/highest-earning-graduates), Authority has that too.

 The prevailing diversity of global studies stands very high, coming within the 93rd percentile of all majors. The college with the highest composite diversity for global studies is [University of Pennsylvania](/colleges/university-of-pennsylvania)&nbspand here you can find our general list of the universities with the [most diversity](/rankings/most-diverse-colleges). The financial diversity of the Global Studies major is only in the 63rd percentile compared to all other majors. Racial diversity is actually greater, ranking in the 91st percentile. White collegians compose the largest proportion at 47% of students majoring in global studies. Additionally, 65% of undergrads seeking a global studies major are women.

 The median rating for global studies' professors is 4.1 stars, a score that is 2% better than the median across every major; this is a good score. If you are searching for the most popular global studies instructor in the nation, take a look at Chris Saladino from [Virginia Commonwealth University](/colleges/virginia-commonwealth-university). It may come as a surprise, but the highest rated instructors for global studies by student come from [New York University](/colleges/new-york-university). As we consider data beyond just rankings we find that the university possessing the overall best professors for global studies is [University of Pennsylvania](/colleges/university-of-pennsylvania). You can find an explanation of our evolving ranking methodology for the [best overall professors here](/rankings/best-professors), as well as some of the finest professors in the country.

 Finally, the most difficult college to get into for global studies is [University of Pennsylvania](/colleges/university-of-pennsylvania). While we think of this list more as a novelty, we have a detailed page of the [hardest colleges to get into](/rankings/hardest-colleges-to-get-into). That being said, we do hope you understand that approaching academics from context mainly informed by superlatives could cause issues. We at Authority hope you explore our more nuanced pages on different colleges and explore some of Authority's helpful background pages on useful details to consider as you progress with your school search.



 ### POPULARITY

 Global studies is the 73rd most popular degree in America, with 6,494 students receiving their bachelors degree last year. It just beat out #74 [Physical Education](/rankings/best-colleges-for-physical-education), and narrowly lost to #72 [Human Services](/rankings/best-colleges-for-human-services).

 The degree is offered at a total of 333 colleges across the nation, and is the 69th most widely offered degree. Given that global studies is offered at 30% of the Top 100 [Best Colleges](/rankings/best-colleges) in America, you can be sure this is a critical degree and the skillsets acquired are likely to last for a long time.

 It is also worth noting that 46% of colleges offering global studies are public making it a pretty accessible field.

 The far west produces the most global studies graduates, largely led by [University of California-Irvine](/colleges/university-of-california-irvine), while it’s the Pacific-12 Conference that leads conference totals. As far as states, California ranks highest, with particular help from [University of California-Irvine](/colleges/university-of-california-irvine) and [University of California-San Diego](/colleges/university-of-california-san-diego).

 All that being said, no individual school produces more global studies graduates than [University of San Francisco](/colleges/university-of-san-francisco), which graduated 500 students last year alone. Although size is critical, another important factor to consider is the program’s density (the percent of all students that study global studies). More students studied global studies as a percentage of total students at [California State University Maritime Academy](/colleges/california-state-university-maritime-academy) than any other college.



 ### COST

 Global studies is the 63rd most expensive major in the US, with a median cost of $45,765 amongst the top 50 programs (just ahead of #64, [Applied Mathematics](rankings/best-colleges-for-applied-mathematics), with a median cost of $44,871).

 New England has the most expensive colleges with top 50 global studies programs led by [Colby College](/colleges/colby-college) with an annual cost of $54,870. The most expensive state for global studies is Maine also led by [Colby College](/colleges/colby-college).

 Public schools with solid programs typically charge 76.08% less than private schools for in-state students. However, when looking at out-of-state tuition, the median top 50 Public school charges 40.21% less than the median private school. So be sure to look into public shools in your state ASAP.

 The most high-priced option in the top 25 is [University of Southern California](/colleges/university-of-southern-california), which is the 14th most expensive college in the United States. The most affordable option in the top 100 is [College of Charleston](/colleges/college-of-charleston). It costs just $70 per year, but it is ranked 85th for its global studies program. If you’re looking for the least expensive option in the top 25, [California State University Maritime Academy](/colleges/california-state-university-maritime-academy)  might be right for you, ranked #8 with an in-state cost of just $5,742. Another more affordable option would be #17, [University of Florida](/colleges/university-of-florida) in Alachua County, FL with a cost of $4,477 for in-state students and $25,694 for out-of-state students.



### SALARY

 College is a large investment for most undergraduates. It's important to ensure you boost your earning potential. We hope the following job placement and earnings info help you in deciding your major at college.

 The average Global Studies alumni brings home a first year income of $43,674 per annum (top 34%). Later on in their occupations, they normally make anywhere between $22,891 and $78,660, but average around $43,018. For context, that is 11% greater than average.

 The most popular job for a Global Studies graduate is Analyst, which generally make around $54,000; next are Account Executive and Consultant, which normally earn more or less $36,000 and $56,000 respectively.

 The highest grossing region for Global Studies graduates is The Southeast. IN has the best paid Global Studies alumni of any state. Ivy League has the highest earning Global Studies graduates of any conference..



### PROFESSORS

 Fast Facts for Global Studies: Median Professor Rating: 4.1 / 5, which is above average.

 Instructors consistently have an enormous influence your college experience, regardless of your major. An effective teacher may help a student find their passion and even make a difficult subject seem easy. Conversely, a bad experience with a professor can drive unwelcome stress or even worse... flunk you!

 Global Studies professors have a median student rating of 4.1 out of 5, putting these professors in the top 40th percentile in the United States based on overall professor effectivness. For context a 4.1 rating is 2.5% higher than the national median professor rating for all subjects. Professors of Global Studies slightly surpassed those from ["Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-allied-health-and-medical-assisting-services), whereas ["Social Sciences"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-social-sciences)&nbspprofessors ranked one slot above Global Studies.

 Now for some statistics about Global Studies professors. Colleges located in distant rural areas tend to have the best Global Studies professors. The American Collegiate Athletic Association has the highest rated Global Studies professors. The Far West region has the highest rated Global Studies professors. Public institutions tend to have higher rated Global Studies professors than private colleges. Finally, North Dakota has the highest rated Global Studies professors in America.

 Chris Saladino, instructor at [Virginia Commonwealth University](/colleges/virginia-commonwealth-university)&nbspin Richmond, VA is the most popular Global Studies professor in America. Shastri Akella, instructor at [University of Massachusetts-Lowell](/colleges/university-of-massachusetts-lowell)&nbspin Lowell, MA is the highest rated Global Studies professor in the US, with a rating of 5 / 5.

 Learn which institutions have the [Best Professors](/rankings/best-professors)!



### STUDENTS

 College often is a fabulously poignant adventure in one's life; it is a chance for personal progress and evolution. Pupils continue to realize what they would like to pursue and develop the indispensable skills to become a successful adult. But growth goes far beyond a classroom environment - the late nights discussing World War II with a schoolmate, the nugget of wisdom learned from an old instructor, the exposure to a different stance on an issue. As such, attending a diverse college vastly enhances what one gains from the time spent in school.

 Global Studies is a more popular subject for students of color than white students. 47% of America's Global Studies majors are white students, followed by students of other races\*\*(19%), latino students (18%), and asian students (12%). The most ethnically diverse college\* in the top 100 is [The New School](/colleges/the-new-school) located in New York, NY.

 Second, Global Studies significatly skews female, with 65% of students majoring in Global Studies identifying as women. The most gender balanced school in the top 100 is [Lawrence University](/colleges/lawrence-university) in Appleton, WI.

 Another critical type of diversity is class diversity. Global Studies is more financially diverse than 63% of majors. 29% of its students come from high income households, 16% are from families with $48,000 to $75,000 annual incomes, and 25% grew up in families with a sub $30,000 income. [University of North Carolina at Charlotte](/colleges/university-of-north-carolina-at-charlotte) has the most socioeconomically diverse students in the top 100.

 Considering each type of diversity, overall CA is the most diverse state for Global Studies. The Far West is the most diverse region, and the West Coast Conference is the most diverse conference.

   \* diversity calculations and comparisons are based on [Simpson's Diversity Index](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diversity_index)   
  \*\* other races is used to refer to non asian, black, latino, or white

  #### Diversity Statistics

  ##### Racial Diversity

 * Asian: 12%
* Black: 4%
* Latino: 18%
* White: 47%
* Other: 19%
  ##### Gender Diversity

 * Male: 35%
* Female: 65%
  ##### Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

 * Under 30k: 25%
* 30k - 48k: 15%
* 48k - 75k: 16%
* 75k - 110k: 15%
* Over 110k: 29%
  ##### Geographic Diversity

 * In State: 66%
* Out of State: 28%
* International: 6%


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