Global Studies (BA)

Arizona State University’s online Bachelor of Arts in global studies prepares you to drive meaningful change in the U.S. and abroad. You’ll gain the knowledge and skills to address real-world challenges while advancing your academic and professional growth with an international perspective.

Quick facts

Next start date: 05/18/2026

Total classes: 39

Weeks per class: 7.5

Credit hours: 120

Global studies degree courses

Courses in the global studies major incorporate broad perspectives, covering topics such as statistics, political inquiry, cultural understanding and global justice. In your capstone, you’ll have the opportunity to complete an internship or engage in another global experience.

The jobs you’ll be prepared for

With a global studies degree, you’ll be prepared for careers in government agencies, foreign service, global businesses or nonprofit organizations. You can also pursue graduate studies to further specialize in your field. Potential career paths include, but aren’t limited to:

Social and Human Service Assistants

Growth: 6.4%

Salary: $45,120

Database Administrators

Growth: -0.7%

Salary: $104,620

Emergency Management Directors

Growth: 3.0%

Salary: $86,130

Social Science Research Assistants

Growth: 4.4%

Salary: $58,040

Intelligence Analysts

Growth: -0.7%

Salary: $93,580

Advertising and Promotions Managers

Growth: -2.2%

Salary: $126,960

Political Scientists

Growth: -3.1%

Salary: $139,380

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Growth: 4.5%

Salary: $136,550

Interpreters and Translators

Growth: 1.7%

Salary: $59,440

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