Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $36,889 track close to the $39,530 national median for International Relations programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 11.0x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI International Relations programs nationally.
Some AI exposure exists in International Relations's typical career paths, with 47% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 4% gap from the optimistic case.
Median debt of $22,500 represents roughly 7 months of the $36,889 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.
Ranked #66 of 106 International Relations programs, Indiana University-Indianapolis falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.