U.S. median for this major: $66,308.
College Scorecard field of study; 112 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 35% 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 $39,694. College Scorecard.
Pennsylvania State 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 Pennsylvania 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 | $19,845 | $83,349 | 2.4 years |
| $30–48k | $20,049 | $84,206 | 2.4 years |
| $48–75k | $25,667 | $107,801 | 3.1 years |
| $75–110k | $31,834 | $133,703 | 3.8 years |
| $110k+ | $37,831 | $158,890 | 4.5 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 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 ($71,001) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $35,204 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 Pennsylvania colleges
Every Pennsylvania 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 | Bucknell University | $90,393 | — | $40,766 | 86% |
| 2 | University of Pennsylvania | $87,439 | $10,470 | $28,699 | 97% |
| 3 | Lehigh University | $79,569 | $21,250 | $36,931 | 88% |
| 4 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley | $71,001 | $25,000 | $18,220 | 18% |
| 5 | Pennsylvania State University | $71,001 | $25,000 | $32,875 | 86% |
| 6 | Duquesne University | $65,169 | $26,113 | $37,730 | 77% |
| 7 | Dickinson College | $62,570 | $19,000 | $37,607 | 80% |
| 8 | Susquehanna University | $44,784 | — | $28,819 | 82% |
25 more Pennsylvania colleges offer International Relations but have too few graduates to report earnings.
What families pay at Pennsylvania State University, by income
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About Pennsylvania State University
- Acceptance rate: 61% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 86% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $63,435
- Full cost breakdown · all 141 majors · overview
Related majors at Pennsylvania State University
- Political Science$68,918
- Sociology$49,197
- Economics$81,228
- Anthropology$50,640
- Social Sciences$59,883
- Geography$68,993
Pennsylvania State University International Relations questions
How much do Pennsylvania State University International Relations graduates earn?
International Relations graduates of Pennsylvania State University earn a median $71,001 four years after graduating and $45,858 one year after. The U.S. median for International Relations graduates across 116 colleges is $66,308.
How much debt do Pennsylvania State University International Relations graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for International Relations graduates of Pennsylvania State University is $25,000, about 35% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $21,977.
Is Pennsylvania State University a good school for International Relations in Pennsylvania?
On pay, International Relations graduates of Pennsylvania State University earn $71,001 four years out, $0 above the median for the same major across 9 Pennsylvania colleges ($71,001) and $4,693 above the U.S. median ($66,308). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Pennsylvania State University rank for International Relations in Pennsylvania?
Of 8 Pennsylvania colleges reporting International Relations graduate earnings, Pennsylvania State University ranks 5th. The highest is Bucknell University at $90,393.
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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: “Pennsylvania State University International Relations: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/pennsylvania-state-university-main-campus/majors/international-relations (College Scorecard and BLS data).