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International Relations at Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, GA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · International Relations and National Security Studies

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $27,664/yr (-30% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (108,800 openings/yr)

ROI 20.2x earnings multiple (7.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #76 of 106 International Relations programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to International Relations graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$474K	$476K	$451K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	20.1x	20.2x	19.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.0x	7.0x	6.7x
Probability of Field Employment	53%	48%	37%
DegreeOutlook Score	36	36	37

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$23,620

Out-of-state: $67,836 (7.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$66,124

-180% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,082

10.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$41,651

51% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Georgia Southern University's International Relations graduates start at $27,664/yr, trailing the $39,530 national average by 30%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

The 20.2x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 47% task exposure — and the 5% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $25,082 debt-to-$27,664 income ratio translates to about 11 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #76 out of 106 programs, Georgia Southern University's financial outcomes for International Relations trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $27,664 to $41,651 over five years (51% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Georgia Southern University

A 90% acceptance rate means Georgia Southern University is accessible to most applicants, one of the larger campuses at 21,029 students in Statesboro, GA.

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Top Career Paths

Political scientists $139,380/yr

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

Political science teachers, postsecondary $94,680/yr

View all 3 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Georgia Southern University's International Relations program score?

This program scores 36/100 — on the lower end for International Relations. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is International Relations to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' International Relations careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 47% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are International Relations earnings lower at Georgia Southern University?

Lower starting pay at Georgia Southern University may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →