International Relations at Norwich University

Northfield, VT · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · International Relations and National Security Studies
46 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
47
Optimistic
46
Base Case
44
Pessimistic
Earnings $43,621/yr (10% vs median)
AI Risk High (47% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (108,800 openings/yr)
ROI 3.4x earnings multiple
Ranked #46 of 106 International Relations programs Top 50%

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 $707K $684K $611K
Earnings Multiple 3.6x 3.4x 3.1x
Probability of Field Employment 53% 48% 37%
DegreeOutlook Score 47 46 44

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$198,400
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$102,400
48% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,000
5.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$76,825
76% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $43,621/yr, edging above the $39,530 national average for International Relations — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

An earnings multiple of 3.4x means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition, but not by a dramatic margin. Returns are positive but modest.

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 14% gap from the optimistic case.

At $18,000 in median debt against $43,621 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

At #46 of 106 International Relations programs, Norwich University scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Five-year earnings of $76,825 show a 76% jump from the $43,621 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About Norwich University

Norwich University has a 74% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a smaller institution with 2,490 students in Northfield, VT. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $102,400 — 48% less than the list price.

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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
View all 3 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for International Relations at Norwich University?
A score of 46/100 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 $611,397 in decade earnings vs $707,397 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →