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International Relations at Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, LA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · International Relations and National Security Studies

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $47,956/yr (21% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 2.2x earnings multiple

Ranked #67 of 106 International Relations programs

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	$595K	$584K	$534K
Earnings Multiple	2.3x	2.2x	2.0x
Probability of Field Employment	53%	48%	37%
DegreeOutlook Score	40	39	35

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$262,152

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$175,756

33% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,000

5.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$64,455

34% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $47,956 per year, International Relations graduates from Tulane University of Louisiana earn slightly above the $39,530 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

An earnings multiple of 2.2x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.

AI risk is moderate — 47% task exposure — and the 10% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The median debt load of $20,000 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

At #67 out of 106 programs, Tulane University of Louisiana's financial outcomes for International Relations trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $47,956 to $64,455 shows 34% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Tulane University of Louisiana

With just 15% of applicants admitted, Tulane University of Louisiana ranks among the nation's most selective schools, enrolling 7,759 students in New Orleans, LA. The average net cost of $175,756 over four years represents a 33% discount from published tuition.

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Tulane University of Louisiana's International Relations program score?

This program scores 39/100 — 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. See full methodology →