International and Comparative Education
Offered at 31 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 2 | — | — | — |
| Bachelor's | 2 | — | — | — |
| Master's | 14 | $62,339 | $77,906 | — |
| Doctoral | 4 | — | — | — |
| Graduate certificate | 9 | — | — | — |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
Highest-earning bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke University | NC | $55,225 | $104,179 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning master's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | American University | DC | — | $84,895 | — |
| 2 | Teachers College at Columbia University | NY | $71,306 | $81,539 | — |
| 3 | George Washington University | DC | $62,339 | $77,906 | — |
| 4 | Loyola University Chicago | IL | — | $71,130 | — |
| 5 | New York University | NY | $63,886 | — | — |
| 6 | SIT Graduate Institute | VT | — | $59,776 | — |
| 7 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion | AZ | $59,609 | — | — |
| 8 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion | AZ | $59,609 | — | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning graduate certificate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bethel University | MN | — | $60,166 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
