International Relations at Indiana University-Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN · Public · Bachelor's Degree · International Relations and National Security Studies
39 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
40
Optimistic
39
Base Case
39
Pessimistic
Earnings $36,889/yr (-7% vs median)
AI Risk High (47% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (108,800 openings/yr)
ROI 11.0x earnings multiple (3.4x out-of-state)
Ranked #66 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 $455K $459K $439K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 10.9x 11.0x 10.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 3.4x 3.4x 3.3x
Probability of Field Employment 53% 48% 37%
DegreeOutlook Score 40 39 39

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$41,796
Out-of-state: $134,868 (3.4x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$45,632
-9% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,500
7.3 months of Year 1 earnings

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.

About Indiana University-Indianapolis

Indiana University-Indianapolis has a 81% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving 16,582 students in Indianapolis, IN.

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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
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for International Relations at Indiana University-Indianapolis?
A score of 39/100 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 $438,634 in decade earnings vs $455,406 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →