# Vassar College: International Relations (bachelor's)

Poughkeepsie, NY. IPEDS 197133, CIP 45.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/vassar-college/majors/international-relations

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $31,956
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $63,591 (U.S. median for this major: $66,308 across 116 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,232 (U.S. median $21,977)
- Rank in NY: 8 of 9 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NY median for this major (9 colleges, $67,531): -$3,940
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,717

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.11 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $63,591 minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,953 | $65,567 | 2.3 years |
| 30-48k | $14,548 | $59,792 | 2.1 years |
| 48-75k | $14,126 | $58,058 | 2.0 years |
| 75-110k | $25,773 | $105,927 | 3.7 years |
| 110k+ | $56,615 | $232,688 | 8.0 years |

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

## International Relations at NY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart William Smith Colleges | $77,977 | $26,000 | $31,563 | 77% |
| Fordham University | $77,234 | $25,843 | $44,338 | 82% |
| Colgate University | $77,199 | not reported | $28,786 | 91% |
| Syracuse University | $68,049 | $26,635 | $38,793 | 84% |
| University of Rochester | $67,531 | $21,750 | $29,278 | 85% |
| SUNY College at Geneseo | $66,435 | $21,519 | $18,211 | 72% |
| Hamilton College | $64,585 | $19,000 | $28,985 | 91% |
| Vassar College | $63,591 | $20,232 | $39,343 | 91% |
| CUNY City College | $59,039 | $13,337 | $3,776 | 57% |

## 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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