# Georgia Southern University: International Relations (bachelor's)

Statesboro, GA. IPEDS 139931, CIP 45.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/georgia-southern-university/majors/international-relations

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $27,664
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $47,844 (U.S. median for this major: $66,308 across 116 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,008 (U.S. median $21,977)
- Rank in GA: 6 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the GA median for this major (6 colleges, $69,101): -$21,257
- Versus the U.S. median: -$18,464

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.42 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $47,844 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in GA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,162 | $53,756 | 3.8 years |
| 30-48k | $12,564 | $55,533 | 3.9 years |
| 48-75k | $14,965 | $66,145 | 4.6 years |
| 75-110k | $18,408 | $81,363 | 5.7 years |
| 110k+ | $19,789 | $87,467 | 6.1 years |

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

## International Relations at GA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Institute of Technology | $79,264 | not reported | $12,116 | 94% |
| Emory University | $78,029 | $19,500 | $22,585 | 91% |
| University of Georgia | $70,510 | $19,500 | $13,936 | 90% |
| University of North Georgia | $67,692 | $20,500 | $9,823 | 37% |
| Kennesaw State University | $60,031 | $23,000 | $15,048 | 52% |
| Georgia Southern University | $47,844 | $25,008 | $15,267 | 55% |

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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