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International Relations at Allegheny College

Meadville, PA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · International Relations and National Security Studies

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $24,303/yr (-39% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 1.8x earnings multiple

Ranked #106 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	$378K	$391K	$386K
Earnings Multiple	1.7x	1.8x	1.8x
Probability of Field Employment	53%	48%	37%
DegreeOutlook Score	22	21	22

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$219,840

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$87,600

60% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

13.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Allegheny College's International Relations graduates start at $24,303/yr, trailing the $39,530 national average by 39%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

The financial case is thin at 1.8x — decade earnings barely exceed the cost of attendance. The value proposition here is driven by factors beyond pure ROI.

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 -2% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $27,000 against $24,303/yr in first-year earnings means roughly 1.1 years of salary goes to loan repayment. That's a heavy but not crushing debt load.

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

About Allegheny College

Allegheny College's 59% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, with a smaller student body of 1,209 in Meadville, PA. The average net cost of $87,600 over four years represents a 60% 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

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for International Relations at Allegheny College?

A score of 21/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for International Relations. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Is International Relations at Allegheny College worth the student debt?

Median debt of $27,000 against $24,303/yr starting salary means roughly 1.1 years of earnings go to repayment. That's above average — financial aid and loan terms matter here.

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 $385,763 in decade earnings vs $378,286 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with International Relations from Allegheny College?

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.

Is Allegheny College a hidden gem for International Relations?

After financial aid, the average student pays $87,600 over four years — 60% below the $219,840 sticker price. That gap makes the ROI significantly better than published tuition suggests.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →