U.S. median for this major: $66,308.
College Scorecard field of study; 30 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 43% 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 $28,535. College Scorecard.
Towson 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 Towson 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 | $6,962 | $30,494 | 1.5 years |
| $30–48k | $12,590 | $55,144 | 2.7 years |
| $48–75k | $16,784 | $73,514 | 3.5 years |
| $75–110k | $22,720 | $99,514 | 4.8 years |
| $110k+ | $26,396 | $115,614 | 5.6 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.4 years, the average time graduates took (45% 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 ($57,498) minus $36,731 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MD (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $20,767 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 Maryland colleges
Every Maryland 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 | Johns Hopkins University | $99,205 | $12,000 | $18,809 | 94% |
| 2 | Washington College | $67,983 | — | $27,898 | 65% |
| 3 | Towson University | $57,498 | $25,000 | $17,413 | 69% |
4 more Maryland colleges offer International Relations but have too few graduates to report earnings.
What families pay at Towson University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About Towson University
- Acceptance rate: 82% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 69% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $64,390
- Full cost breakdown · all 50 majors · overview
Related majors at Towson University
- Political Science$60,313
- Economics$76,509
- Social Sciences$68,242
- Geography—
- Social Sciences, Other$62,559
Towson University International Relations questions
How much do Towson University International Relations graduates earn?
International Relations graduates of Towson University earn a median $57,498 four years after graduating and $39,208 one year after. The U.S. median for International Relations graduates across 116 colleges is $66,308.
How much debt do Towson University International Relations graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for International Relations graduates of Towson University is $25,000, about 43% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $21,977.
Is Towson University a good school for International Relations in Maryland?
On pay, International Relations graduates of Towson University earn $57,498 four years out, $10,485 below the median for the same major across 3 Maryland colleges ($67,983) and $8,810 below the U.S. median ($66,308). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Towson University rank for International Relations in Maryland?
Of 3 Maryland colleges reporting International Relations graduate earnings, Towson University ranks 3rd. The highest is Johns Hopkins University at $99,205.
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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: “Towson University International Relations: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/towson-university/majors/international-relations (College Scorecard and BLS data).