# International Relations (bachelor's degree)

CIP 45.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/international-relations

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $66,308 across 116 colleges (middle half $57,783–$73,865); median federal debt $21,977
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in International Relations: median $72,413 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Managers | 8% | not reported | — |
| Management Analysts | 4% | $101,860 | 10.1% |
| Project Management Specialists | 3% | $102,320 | 6.7% |
| Secretaries And Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, And Executive | 3% | $47,540 | -6% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 2% | $44,770 | -5.3% |
| Human Resources Workers | 2% | $76,700 | 6.1% |
| Software Developers | 2% | $135,980 | 10.2% |
| Market Research Analysts And Marketing Specialists | 2% | $78,760 | 7% |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| CA | $65,775 (13) | $86,296 (225) |
| DC | $76,751 (3) | $80,438 (123) |
| FL | $64,399 (7) | $52,473 (100) |
| GA | $69,101 (6) | — |
| IL | $66,705 (4) | — |
| MA | $74,816 (3) | — |
| MD | $67,983 (3) | — |
| MI | $61,331 (3) | — |
| NY | $67,531 (9) | $87,985 (144) |
| OH | $57,228 (5) | — |
| PA | $71,001 (9) | — |
| TX | $60,446 (4) | — |
| VA | $71,436 (9) | $78,204 (141) |
| WA | $50,238 (3) | — |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. Claremont McKenna College (CA): $96,520
2. Stanford University (CA): $91,075
3. William & Mary (VA): $91,065
4. University of Southern California (CA): $84,866
5. University of Miami (FL): $84,474
6. University of Virginia (VA): $82,991
7. California State University Maritime Academy (CA): $76,478
8. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach (FL): $75,520
9. Virginia Military Institute (VA): $72,700
10. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VA): $71,988
11. Liberty University (VA): $71,436
12. Rollins College (FL): $70,502

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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