International Relations at SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · International Relations and National Security Studies
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
34
Optimistic
34
Base Case
35
Pessimistic
Earnings
$31,455/yr (-20% vs median)
AI Risk
High (47% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (108,800 openings/yr)
ROI
12.2x earnings multiple (5.6x 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 | $422K | $430K | $416K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 12.0x | 12.2x | 11.8x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.5x | 5.6x | 5.4x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 53% | 48% | 37% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 34 | 34 | 35 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$35,248
Out-of-state: $76,928 (5.6x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,250
5.4 months of Year 1 earnings
About SUNY Oneonta
SUNY Oneonta has a 70% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a smaller institution with 4,820 students in Oneonta, NY.
See all programs and financial aid at SUNY Oneonta →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 SUNY Oneonta?
A score of 34/100 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 $415,804 in decade earnings vs $422,110 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Can you still earn well with International Relations from SUNY Oneonta?
First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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