# Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University: International Relations (bachelor's)

Blacksburg, VA. IPEDS 233921, CIP 45.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/virginia-polytechnic-institute-and-state-university/majors/international-relations

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $44,638
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $71,988 (U.S. median for this major: $66,308 across 116 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,500 (U.S. median $21,977)
- Rank in VA: 4 of 9 colleges by 4-year earnings

## International Relations at VA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William & Mary | $91,065 | $21,000 | $19,096 | 89% |
| University of Virginia | $82,991 | $20,672 | $21,565 | 96% |
| Virginia Military Institute | $72,700 | $21,500 | $17,113 | 76% |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | $71,988 | $21,500 | $24,953 | 86% |
| Liberty University | $71,436 | $21,750 | $29,357 | 65% |
| George Mason University | $69,399 | $23,000 | $17,915 | 68% |
| James Madison University | $68,798 | $18,460 | $23,322 | 80% |
| Old Dominion University | $54,505 | $25,750 | $14,638 | 46% |
| University of Mary Washington | $51,166 | $25,086 | $20,667 | 66% |

## 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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