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International Relations at Towson University

Towson, MD · Public · Bachelor's Degree · International Relations and National Security Studies

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $39,208/yr (-1% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (108,800 openings/yr)

ROI 13.1x earnings multiple (5.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #19 of 106 International Relations programs Top 25%

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	$605K	$593K	$541K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.4x	13.1x	12.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.3x	5.2x	4.8x
Probability of Field Employment	53%	48%	37%
DegreeOutlook Score	52	52	51

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$45,224

Out-of-state: $113,304 (5.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$67,164

-49% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,824

6.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$62,673

60% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $39,208/yr, International Relations graduates from Towson University land near the $39,530 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 13.1x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 47% task exposure — and the 11% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $21,824 debt-to-$39,208 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #19 out of 106 programs, Towson University's International Relations program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

Earnings growth from $39,208 to $62,673 over five years (60% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Towson University

With 83% of applicants admitted, Towson University prioritizes broad access, serving 16,400 students in Towson, MD.

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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

How does Towson University's International Relations program score?

This program scores 52/100, 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 Towson University rank so high for International Relations?

The #19 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. See full methodology →