# The College of New Jersey: International Relations (bachelor's)

Ewing, NJ. IPEDS 187134, CIP 45.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/the-college-of-new-jersey/majors/international-relations

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $34,841
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $67,001 (U.S. median for this major: $66,308 across 116 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,952 (U.S. median $21,977)
- Rank in NJ: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$693

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.13 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $67,001 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NJ (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,908 | $32,660 | 1.1 years |
| 30-48k | $14,028 | $57,936 | 1.9 years |
| 48-75k | $22,642 | $93,511 | 3.1 years |
| 75-110k | $30,942 | $127,790 | 4.2 years |
| 110k+ | $35,222 | $145,467 | 4.8 years |

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

## International Relations at NJ colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seton Hall University | $71,949 | $22,500 | $31,446 | 70% |
| The College of New Jersey | $67,001 | $24,952 | $27,646 | 86% |

## 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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