# Texas State University: International Relations (bachelor's)

San Marcos, TX. IPEDS 228459, CIP 45.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/texas-state-university/majors/international-relations

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $20,547
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $53,407 (U.S. median for this major: $66,308 across 116 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $18,344 (U.S. median $21,977)
- Rank in TX: 3 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TX median for this major (4 colleges, $60,446): -$7,039
- Versus the U.S. median: -$12,901

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.41 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $53,407 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,715 | $56,073 | 2.8 years |
| 30-48k | $13,557 | $59,786 | 3.0 years |
| 48-75k | $13,804 | $60,876 | 3.1 years |
| 75-110k | $20,028 | $88,323 | 4.4 years |
| 110k+ | $24,713 | $108,984 | 5.5 years |

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

## International Relations at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angelo State University | $87,991 | $11,066 | $15,091 | 44% |
| Baylor University | $67,484 | $22,409 | $41,104 | 80% |
| Texas State University | $53,407 | $18,344 | $16,805 | 55% |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio | $42,864 | $24,343 | $10,836 | 53% |

## 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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