Tuition costs are a reality of post-secondary education, but it’s important not to be discouraged. If your top school is financially out of reach, your second or third choice may serve your future just as well. To help you find the program that’s right for you, we’ve rounded up typical tuition costs for international and comparative education degrees. Here’s the range:

average yearly tuition as per the most recent US census data
$ 9,930 per year
Average in-state tuition in 2017

18% above average compared to other degrees

$ 19,037 per year
Average out-of-state tuition in 2017

5% below average compared to other degrees

$ 45,442 per year
Average private tuition in 2017

41% above average compared to other degrees

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Average graduate salary
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% of people underpaid in 2019

0% above average compared to other degrees

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