U.S. median for this major: $66,308.
College Scorecard field of study; 42 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 33% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $21,977.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $74,226. College Scorecard.
Baylor University International Relations: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
International Relations nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Baylor University's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $22,024 | $91,179 | 2.7 years |
| $30–48k | $21,530 | $89,134 | 2.6 years |
| $48–75k | $33,902 | $140,354 | 4.1 years |
| $75–110k | $38,852 | $160,847 | 4.7 years |
| $110k+ | $47,895 | $198,285 | 5.8 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.1 years, the average time graduates took (70% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of International Relations graduates 4 years after graduating ($67,484) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $33,968 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
International Relations at Texas colleges
Every Texas college we cover that reports International Relations graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Angelo State University | $87,991 | $11,066 | $15,091 | 44% |
| 2 | Baylor University | $67,484 | $22,409 | $41,104 | 80% |
| 3 | Texas State University | $53,407 | $18,344 | $16,805 | 55% |
| 4 | The University of Texas at San Antonio | $42,864 | $24,343 | $10,836 | 53% |
12 more Texas colleges offer International Relations but have too few graduates to report earnings.
What families pay at Baylor University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Baylor University
- Acceptance rate: 51% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 80% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $65,793
- Full cost breakdown · all 80 majors · overview
Related majors at Baylor University
- Political Science$61,578
- Sociology$57,822
- Anthropology$50,699
Baylor University International Relations questions
How much do Baylor University International Relations graduates earn?
International Relations graduates of Baylor University earn a median $67,484 four years after graduating and $37,507 one year after. The U.S. median for International Relations graduates across 116 colleges is $66,308.
How much debt do Baylor University International Relations graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for International Relations graduates of Baylor University is $22,409, about 33% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $21,977.
Is Baylor University a good school for International Relations in Texas?
On pay, International Relations graduates of Baylor University earn $67,484 four years out, $7,038 above the median for the same major across 4 Texas colleges ($60,446) and $1,176 above the U.S. median ($66,308). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Baylor University rank for International Relations in Texas?
Of 4 Texas colleges reporting International Relations graduate earnings, Baylor University ranks 2nd. The highest is Angelo State University at $87,991.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Baylor University International Relations: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/baylor-university/majors/international-relations (College Scorecard and BLS data).