Location: Notre Dame, IN•In-State Tuition: $51,430•Admission Rate: 81%•Avg SAT: 1233
Median Earnings (1yr)
$25,164
5th percentile
10th percentile in Indiana
Est. Median Debt
$24,162
Est. from national median (24 programs)
Sample: 16 graduates Limited data

Where Saint Mary's College Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all international/global studies bachelors's programs nationally

Saint Mary's College (estimated ±10%)Other international/global studies programs

Dashed lines show national medians. Upper-left = best value.

Earnings Distribution

How Saint Mary's College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Saint Mary's College earns $25k — 5th percentile among international/global studies bachelors programs.

Compare to Similar Programs in Indiana

International/Global Studies bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Indiana (7 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Saint Mary's CollegeNotre Dame$51,430$25,164—$24,162*—
University of Notre DameNotre Dame$62,693$69,362——*—
National Median—$32,819—$21,966*0.67
* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with international/global studies graduates

Political Scientists

Study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. May study topics, such as public opinion, political decisionmaking, and ideology. May analyze the structure and operation of governments, as well as various political entities. May conduct public opinion surveys, analyze election results, or analyze public documents.

$139,380/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other

All postsecondary social sciences teachers not listed separately.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:
About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Saint Mary's College, approximately 24% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 16 graduates with reported earnings and 16 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.