# University of Puget Sound: International Relations (bachelor's)

Tacoma, WA. IPEDS 236328, CIP 45.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-puget-sound/majors/international-relations

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $28,176
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $47,734 (U.S. median for this major: $66,308 across 116 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,798 (U.S. median $21,977)
- Rank in WA: 3 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WA median for this major (3 colleges, $50,238): -$2,504
- Versus the U.S. median: -$18,574

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.13 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $47,734 minus $40,219 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $23,643 | $97,646 | 13.0 years |
| 30-48k | $23,133 | $95,539 | 12.7 years |
| 48-75k | $31,649 | $130,710 | 17.4 years |
| 75-110k | $34,870 | $144,013 | 19.2 years |
| 110k+ | $45,456 | $187,733 | more than 20 years |

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

## International Relations at WA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzaga University | $53,458 | not reported | $35,119 | 86% |
| Eastern Washington University | $50,238 | not reported | $13,886 | 44% |
| University of Puget Sound | $47,734 | $25,798 | $38,394 | 68% |

## 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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