General
Intercultural And International Studies
Data derived specifically from PUMS raw data for Intercultural And International Studies.
Entry Level Salary
$40,146
Median Salary
$85,747
Unemployment Rate
3.7%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
28.2%
Working non-college jobs
Earnings Trajectory
Lifetime: $3,429,880
Entry (Early)
$40,146
Median (Prime)
$85,747
High (Prime)
$90,000
ROI Sensitivity AnalysisAssuming 4 Years to Graduation
This analysis tests three "What-If" scenarios. While most students start at the Entry Level, calculating ROI using Median and High salaries helps illustrate the potential long-term payoff for top performers relative to the degree cost.
Lifetime Value Added (NPV)
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
-94k
+292k
+326k
$25k / yr
-184k
+202k
+236k
$50k / yr
-274k
+112k
+146k
Break-even Age
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
Never
26
26
$25k / yr
Never
32
31
$50k / yr
Never
40
38
Return on Investment %
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
0%
∞
∞
$25k / yr
-169%
186%
217%
$50k / yr
-126%
51%
67%
Sensitivity Analysis Methodology: These grids assume you begin your career earning the salary specified in the column header (Entry Level = conservative baseline, Median/High = potential upside).
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Education Impact
Advanced Degree Rate42.1%
Analysis: A large percentage of students in this field pursue Master's or Doctoral degrees to maximize earnings.
Top Professions
Management occupations
5.5% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$51,011
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$102,938|$126,520
openings
1,081,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.2%
Lawyers, judges, and related workers
5.0% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$77,173
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$123,525|$155,120
openings
31,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.5%
Elementary and middle school teachers
3.0% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$39,116
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$55,586|$64,170
openings
127,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): -0.4%
Postsecondary teachers
2.7% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$18,218
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$63,721|$82,250
openings
123,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6%
Education and childcare administrators
1.9% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$43,946
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$69,514|$102,260
openings
44,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +0.1%
Social and community service managers
1.9% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$53,440
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$72,885|$80,390
openings
18,500 /yr
Growth (10yr): +7.2%
Project management specialists
1.8% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$77,173
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$94,322|$102,320
openings
76,500 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.7%
Management analysts
1.8% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$82,589
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$105,041|$101,860
openings
94,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +10.1%
Customer service representatives
1.6% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$27,327
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$44,263|$44,770
openings
289,500 /yr
Growth (10yr): -5.3%
Top executives
1.6% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$13,934
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$160,776|$108,510
openings
305,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.9%
About this Data:
- Entry: Median salary for graduates aged 22 to 27 (American Community Survey).
- Median (PUMS | BLS): Comparison of this major's graduates vs. the national market average for the role.
- Growth & Openings: 10-year national projections (2025–2035).
Program Variants & Earnings Ranges
Summary of specific program titles and credential levels mapped to this major, showing the range of earnings across different colleges.
Completers Only: Federal median earnings data strictly reflects outcomes for students who successfully graduated. Students who do not complete their degree typically earn significantly less and face higher risks of debt default.
| Program Title | Credential Level | # Colleges | Median Earnings Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| cultural studies/critical theory and analysis. | Bachelor's Degree | 15 | $37,350 - $64,127 |
| cultural studies/critical theory and analysis. | Master's Degree | 7 | Data N/A |
| intercultural/multicultural and diversity studies. | Undergrad Certificate | 13 | $59,431 - $67,798 |
| intercultural/multicultural and diversity studies. | Bachelor's Degree | 26 | $39,407 - $67,921 |
| intercultural/multicultural and diversity studies. | Master's Degree | 9 | $62,952 - $69,678 |
| peace studies and conflict resolution. | Undergrad Certificate | 6 | $72,580 - $72,580 |
| peace studies and conflict resolution. | Bachelor's Degree | 47 | $48,712 - $80,344 |
| peace studies and conflict resolution. | Master's Degree | 27 | $36,863 - $95,683 |
| peace studies and conflict resolution. | Graduate Certificate | 6 | $56,391 - $56,391 |