# Johns Hopkins University: International Relations (bachelor's)

Baltimore, MD. IPEDS 162928, CIP 45.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/johns-hopkins-university/majors/international-relations

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $44,004
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $99,205 (U.S. median for this major: $66,308 across 116 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $12,000 (U.S. median $21,977)
- Rank in MD: 1 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MD median for this major (3 colleges, $67,983): +$31,222
- Versus the U.S. median: +$32,897

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.1 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $99,205 minus $36,731 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MD (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $428 | $1,755 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $0 | $0 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $4,179 | $17,134 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $14,591 | $59,823 | 1.0 years |
| 110k+ | $37,774 | $154,873 | 2.5 years |

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

## International Relations at MD colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins University | $99,205 | $12,000 | $18,809 | 94% |
| Washington College | $67,983 | not reported | $27,898 | 65% |
| Towson University | $57,498 | $25,000 | $17,413 | 70% |

## 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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