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International Relations at University of Miami

Coral Gables, FL · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · International Relations and National Security Studies

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $31,813/yr (-20% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 3.1x earnings multiple

Ranked #84 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	$782K	$750K	$662K
Earnings Multiple	3.3x	3.1x	2.8x
Probability of Field Employment	53%	48%	37%
DegreeOutlook Score	33	33	34

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$239,704

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$147,212

39% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$16,478

6.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$76,506

140% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $31,813 per year, International Relations graduates from University of Miami earn below the $39,530 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

An earnings multiple of 3.1x 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 15% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $16,478 represents roughly 6 months of the $31,813 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #84 of 106 International Relations programs, University of Miami falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $76,506 show a 140% jump from the $31,813 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About University of Miami

A 19% acceptance rate puts University of Miami in competitive admissions territory, with a mid-sized student body of 12,570 in Coral Gables, FL. After financial aid, the average student pays $147,212 over four years — 39% below sticker 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 University of Miami?

A score of 33/100 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 $662,375 in decade earnings vs $781,751 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with International Relations from University of Miami?

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. See full methodology →