International/Global Studies at University of Wyoming

University of Wyoming's International/Global Studies program produces earnings that start below the national median at $29,132, though graduates see solid 35% growth to nearly $40,000 within four years. The $17,375 in typical debt is manageable—roughly 60% of first-year earnings—and notably lower than the national median of $22,000 for this major. However, these figures come from fewer than 30 graduates, which means a few outlier cases could significantly skew the numbers either direction.

The context matters here: Wyoming has only one school offering this degree, making meaningful state comparisons impossible. Nationally, the program ranks in just the 26th percentile for earnings, meaning three-quarters of similar programs elsewhere produce better financial outcomes. Even after four years, graduates earn less than the 75th percentile nationally earns right out of college. For a state with a relatively low cost of living, these earnings might stretch further than in coastal cities, but they're still modest by any standard.

The low debt load is this program's strongest selling point—it won't bury your child financially. But if they're considering international studies primarily for career earnings rather than passion or specific graduate school plans, the employment outcomes suggest they'd likely fare better at programs in other states where graduates typically earn $3,700 more annually from the start.