International and Comparative Education

Master's degree · American University · Washington, DC

CIP 13.07

$65,008Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$79,464Median earnings 4 years after
$76,913Median earnings 5 years after
$39,375Median federal debt
8Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in International and Comparative Education at American University earn a median of $65,008 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $69,445 four years after graduating (middle half: $50,818–$85,253). Median debt is $39,375, about 61% of first-year earnings.

International and Comparative Education (Master's degree) at other District of Columbia schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
George Washington University
Washington
$59,211$41,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do International and Comparative Education graduates from American University make?

The median salary is $65,008 one year after graduation and $76,913 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $39,375.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.