U.S. median for this major: $66,308.
College Scorecard field of study; 20 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 34% 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 $20,018. College Scorecard.
Fairmont State University International Relations: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 West Virginia colleges report earnings for this major, so there is no state median.
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 Fairmont State 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 | $8,434 | $36,857 | under 1 year |
| $30–48k | $8,679 | $37,927 | 1.0 years |
| $48–75k | $10,505 | $45,907 | 1.2 years |
| $75–110k | $11,184 | $48,874 | 1.3 years |
| $110k+ | $6,945 | $30,350 | under 1 year |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.4 years, the average time graduates took (32% 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 ($71,751) minus $32,695 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WV (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $39,056 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.
What families pay at Fairmont State University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Fairmont State University
- Acceptance rate: 99% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 44% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $46,857
- Full cost breakdown · all 35 majors · overview
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Fairmont State University International Relations questions
How much do Fairmont State University International Relations graduates earn?
International Relations graduates of Fairmont State University earn a median $71,751 four years after graduating and $35,925 one year after. The U.S. median for International Relations graduates across 116 colleges is $66,308.
How much debt do Fairmont State University International Relations graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for International Relations graduates of Fairmont State University is $24,250, about 34% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $21,977.
Where does Fairmont State University rank for International Relations in West Virginia?
Of 1 West Virginia colleges reporting International Relations graduate earnings, Fairmont State University ranks 1st, the highest.
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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: “Fairmont State University International Relations: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/fairmont-state-university/majors/international-relations (College Scorecard and BLS data).