International Relations at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree · International Relations and National Security Studies
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
52
Optimistic
51
Base Case
50
Pessimistic
Earnings
$38,584/yr (-2% vs median)
AI Risk
High (47% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (108,800 openings/yr)
ROI
12.0x earnings multiple (4.0x 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 | $633K | $618K | $560K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 12.3x | 12.0x | 10.9x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.1x | 4.0x | 3.7x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 53% | 48% | 37% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 52 | 51 | 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)
$51,436
Out-of-state: $153,460 (4.0x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,384
5.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$65,732
70% growth from Year 1
About Ohio State University-Main Campus
A 51% admission rate makes Ohio State University-Main Campus accessible to a wide range of qualified students, serving a student body of 44,617 in Columbus, OH.
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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 Ohio State University-Main Campus's International Relations program score?
This program scores 51/100, 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.
Why does Ohio State University-Main Campus rank so high for International Relations?
The #23 ranking out of 106 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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