International Relations at Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree · International Relations and National Security Studies
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
46
Optimistic
45
Base Case
44
Pessimistic
Earnings
$38,766/yr (-2% vs median)
AI Risk
High (47% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (108,800 openings/yr)
ROI
8.2x earnings multiple (3.6x 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 | $593K | $583K | $533K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 8.3x | 8.2x | 7.5x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.7x | 3.6x | 3.3x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 53% | 48% | 37% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 46 | 45 | 44 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$71,236
Out-of-state: $160,100 (3.6x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,475
6.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$61,057
58% growth from Year 1
About Miami University-Oxford
With 82% of applicants admitted, Miami University-Oxford prioritizes broad access, with a mid-sized student body of 16,361 in Oxford, OH.
See all programs and financial aid at Miami University-Oxford →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 Miami University-Oxford's International Relations program score?
This program scores 45/100 — 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.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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