International/Global Studies at Framingham State University

Similar International/Global Studies programs in Massachusetts suggest first-year earnings around $46,500—significantly above the national median of $32,800 for this major. At an estimated $20,500 in debt, Framingham State appears positioned in the lower-debt tier compared to peer programs statewide (where median debt runs about $23,600). That translates to a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.44, meaning graduates would owe less than half their first year's salary.

The challenge with this field is understanding its wide variance. Top Massachusetts programs like Bentley ($75,000) and Boston College ($51,400) show the ceiling, while others fall below $30,000. Without actual outcome data for Framingham State specifically, it's unclear where on this spectrum its graduates land. The school's 85% admission rate and mid-range SAT scores suggest it's not competing directly with the elite programs that command premium salaries, but the estimated earnings figure derives from the state median—which includes schools across that entire range.

For families weighing this decision, the relatively modest debt load is the strongest point in this program's favor. If the earnings estimates hold true, loan repayment should be feasible. However, the small graduate sample that triggered data suppression means fewer students are testing this path, and without school-specific outcomes, you're making this investment based largely on faith that Framingham State's outcomes align with typical Massachusetts programs rather than underperform them.