# University of Pennsylvania: International Relations (bachelor's)

Philadelphia, PA. IPEDS 215062, CIP 45.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-pennsylvania/majors/international-relations

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $65,559
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $87,439 (U.S. median for this major: $66,308 across 116 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $10,470 (U.S. median $21,977)
- Rank in PA: 2 of 8 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the PA median for this major (9 colleges, $71,001): +$16,438
- Versus the U.S. median: +$21,131

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.1 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $87,439 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 | $0 | $0 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $316 | $1,296 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $10,439 | $42,800 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $25,476 | $104,452 | 2.0 years |
| 110k+ | $55,972 | $229,485 | 4.4 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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