# Kent State University at Kent: International Relations (bachelor's)

Kent, OH. IPEDS 203517, CIP 45.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/kent-state-university-at-kent/majors/international-relations

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $51,747 (U.S. median for this major: $66,308 across 116 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,500 (U.S. median $21,977)
- Rank in OH: 4 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the OH median for this major (5 colleges, $57,228): -$5,481
- Versus the U.S. median: -$14,561

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.29 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $51,747 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,280 | $65,551 | 4.0 years |
| 30-48k | $15,718 | $67,430 | 4.1 years |
| 48-75k | $17,296 | $74,200 | 4.5 years |
| 75-110k | $23,685 | $101,609 | 6.2 years |
| 110k+ | $26,278 | $112,733 | 6.9 years |

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

## International Relations at OH colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami University-Oxford | $67,301 | $21,977 | $28,384 | 80% |
| Ohio State University | $66,064 | $19,500 | $17,339 | 88% |
| University of Cincinnati | $57,228 | $25,625 | $25,648 | 75% |
| Kent State University at Kent | $51,747 | $25,500 | $20,787 | 64% |
| Cleveland State University | $45,045 | $25,500 | $14,764 | 51% |

## 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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