# Tufts University: International Relations (bachelor's)

Medford, MA. IPEDS 168148, CIP 45.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/tufts-university/majors/international-relations

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $54,079
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $77,998 (U.S. median for this major: $66,308 across 116 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $16,375 (U.S. median $21,977)
- Rank in MA: 1 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MA median for this major (3 colleges, $74,816): +$3,182
- Versus the U.S. median: +$11,690

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.1 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $77,998 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,284 | $46,264 | 1.2 years |
| 30-48k | $9,811 | $40,225 | 1.1 years |
| 48-75k | $14,923 | $61,184 | 1.6 years |
| 75-110k | $23,311 | $95,575 | 2.5 years |
| 110k+ | $58,570 | $240,137 | 6.3 years |

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

## International Relations at MA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tufts University | $77,998 | $16,375 | $39,998 | 94% |
| Northeastern University | $74,816 | $21,125 | $30,915 | 91% |
| Boston University | $66,661 | $25,000 | $24,402 | 89% |

## 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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