International Relations at Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · International Relations and National Security Studies
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
50
Optimistic
50
Base Case
50
Pessimistic
Earnings
$34,343/yr (-13% vs median)
AI Risk
High (47% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (108,800 openings/yr)
ROI
24.1x earnings multiple (8.2x 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 | $565K | $557K | $514K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 24.4x | 24.1x | 22.2x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 8.3x | 8.2x | 7.5x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 53% | 48% | 37% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 50 | 50 | 50 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$23,144
Out-of-state: $68,160 (8.2x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,500
7.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$55,715
62% growth from Year 1
About Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw State University accepts 69% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, with 39,503 students enrolled in Kennesaw, GA.
See all programs and financial aid at Kennesaw State University →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
How does Kennesaw State University's International Relations program score?
This program scores 50/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for International Relations graduates.
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.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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