U.S. median for this major: $66,308.
College Scorecard field of study; 433 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 29% 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 $83,856. College Scorecard.
GWU 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 GWU'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 | $17,440 | $70,981 | 1.8 years |
| $30–48k | $17,292 | $70,378 | 1.8 years |
| $48–75k | $22,080 | $89,866 | 2.3 years |
| $75–110k | $28,100 | $114,367 | 3.0 years |
| $110k+ | $55,337 | $225,222 | 5.8 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.1 years, the average time graduates took (79% 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 ($76,751) minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in DC (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $38,567 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 District of Columbia colleges
Every District of Columbia 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 | Georgetown University | $82,197 | $17,500 | $40,815 | 95% |
| 2 | George Washington University | $76,751 | $22,000 | $36,586 | 84% |
| 3 | American University | $73,865 | $23,250 | $41,943 | 75% |
1 more District of Columbia college offers International Relations but has too few graduates to report earnings.
What families pay at GWU, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About GWU
- Acceptance rate: 47% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 84% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $90,873
- Full cost breakdown · all 81 majors · overview
Related majors at GWU
- Political Science$79,692
- Sociology$78,857
- Economics$99,406
- Anthropology$65,172
- Geography$78,390
GWU International Relations questions
How much do GWU International Relations graduates earn?
International Relations graduates of George Washington University earn a median $76,751 four years after graduating and $52,933 one year after. The U.S. median for International Relations graduates across 116 colleges is $66,308.
How much debt do GWU International Relations graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for International Relations graduates of George Washington University is $22,000, about 29% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $21,977.
Is GWU a good school for International Relations in District of Columbia?
On pay, International Relations graduates of George Washington University earn $76,751 four years out, $0 above the median for the same major across 3 District of Columbia colleges ($76,751) and $10,443 above the U.S. median ($66,308). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does GWU rank for International Relations in District of Columbia?
Of 3 District of Columbia colleges reporting International Relations graduate earnings, George Washington University ranks 2nd. The highest is Georgetown University at $82,197.
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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: “George Washington University International Relations: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/george-washington-university/majors/international-relations (College Scorecard and BLS data).