U.S. median for this major: $66,308.
College Scorecard field of study; 43 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 25% 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 $83,622. College Scorecard.
Emory 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 Emory 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 | $7,363 | $30,262 | under 1 year |
| $30–48k | $9,220 | $37,894 | under 1 year |
| $48–75k | $11,237 | $46,184 | 1.0 years |
| $75–110k | $13,821 | $56,804 | 1.3 years |
| $110k+ | $53,018 | $217,904 | 4.9 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.1 years, the average time graduates took (83% 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 ($78,029) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in GA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $44,513 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 Georgia colleges
Every Georgia 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 | Georgia Institute of Technology | $79,264 | — | $12,116 | 94% |
| 2 | Emory University | $78,029 | $19,500 | $22,585 | 91% |
| 3 | University of Georgia | $70,510 | $19,500 | $13,936 | 90% |
| 4 | University of North Georgia | $67,692 | $20,500 | $9,823 | 37% |
| 5 | Kennesaw State University | $60,031 | $23,000 | $15,048 | 52% |
| 6 | Georgia Southern University | $47,844 | $25,008 | $15,267 | 55% |
7 more Georgia colleges offer International Relations but have too few graduates to report earnings.
What families pay at Emory University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About Emory University
- Acceptance rate: 11% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 91% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $80,137
- Full cost breakdown · all 54 majors · overview
Related majors at Emory University
- Political Science$94,001
- Sociology—
- Economics$111,631
- Anthropology$78,768
Emory University International Relations questions
How much do Emory University International Relations graduates earn?
International Relations graduates of Emory University earn a median $78,029 four years after graduating and $45,022 one year after. The U.S. median for International Relations graduates across 116 colleges is $66,308.
How much debt do Emory University International Relations graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for International Relations graduates of Emory University is $19,500, about 25% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $21,977.
Is Emory University a good school for International Relations in Georgia?
On pay, International Relations graduates of Emory University earn $78,029 four years out, $8,928 above the median for the same major across 6 Georgia colleges ($69,101) and $11,721 above the U.S. median ($66,308). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Emory University rank for International Relations in Georgia?
Of 6 Georgia colleges reporting International Relations graduate earnings, Emory University ranks 2nd. The highest is Georgia Institute of Technology at $79,264.
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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: “Emory University International Relations: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/emory-university/majors/international-relations (College Scorecard and BLS data).