# Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley: International Relations (bachelor's)

Center Valley, PA. IPEDS 214670, CIP 45.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/pennsylvania-state-university-penn-state-lehigh-valley/majors/international-relations

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $45,858
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $71,001 (U.S. median for this major: $66,308 across 116 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $21,977)
- Rank in PA: 4 of 8 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the PA median for this major (9 colleges, $71,001): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: +$4,693

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.35 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $71,001 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,422 | $54,036 | 1.5 years |
| 30-48k | $13,319 | $57,938 | 1.6 years |
| 48-75k | $16,438 | $71,505 | 2.0 years |
| 75-110k | $23,611 | $102,708 | 2.9 years |
| 110k+ | $24,539 | $106,745 | 3.0 years |

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

## International Relations at PA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucknell University | $90,393 | not reported | $40,766 | 86% |
| University of Pennsylvania | $87,439 | $10,470 | $28,699 | 97% |
| Lehigh University | $79,569 | $21,250 | $36,931 | 88% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley | $71,001 | $25,000 | $18,220 | 18% |
| Pennsylvania State University | $71,001 | $25,000 | $32,875 | 86% |
| Duquesne University | $65,169 | $26,113 | $37,730 | 78% |
| Dickinson College | $62,570 | $19,000 | $37,607 | 80% |
| Susquehanna University | $44,784 | not reported | $28,819 | 82% |

## 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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