International Relations at Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN · Public · Bachelor's Degree · International Relations and National Security Studies
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
49
Optimistic
49
Base Case
49
Pessimistic
Earnings
$36,100/yr (-9% vs median)
AI Risk
High (47% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (108,800 openings/yr)
ROI
13.0x earnings multiple (3.8x out-of-state)
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 | $627K | $612K | $556K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 13.3x | 13.0x | 11.8x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.9x | 3.8x | 3.4x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 53% | 48% | 37% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 49 | 49 | 49 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$47,160
Out-of-state: $161,928 (3.8x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,832
5.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$63,817
77% growth from Year 1
About Indiana University-Bloomington
With 80% of applicants admitted, Indiana University-Bloomington prioritizes broad access, one of the larger campuses at 36,571 students in Bloomington, IN.
See all programs and financial aid at Indiana University-Bloomington →Top Career Paths
Political scientists
$139,380/yr
Managers, all other
$136,550/yr
Political science teachers, postsecondary
$94,680/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for International Relations at Indiana University-Bloomington?
A score of 49/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for International Relations. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace International Relations careers?
With 47% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $556,322 in decade earnings vs $627,065 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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