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International Relations at Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree · International Relations and National Security Studies

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $32,098/yr (-19% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 26.6x earnings multiple (8.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #31 of 106 International Relations programs Top 50%

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	$616K	$602K	$549K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	27.2x	26.6x	24.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	8.2x	8.0x	7.3x
Probability of Field Employment	53%	48%	37%
DegreeOutlook Score	50	49	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)

$22,624

Out-of-state: $75,144 (8.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$43,988

-94% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$16,750

6.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$60,401

88% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $32,098 place Florida State University below the $39,530 national median for International Relations — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

The 26.6x 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 $16,750 debt-to-$32,098 income ratio translates to about 6 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #31 out of 106 programs, Florida State University's International Relations offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth from $32,098 to $60,401 over five years (88% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Florida State University

Florida State University accepts 25% of applicants — selective, though not ultra-competitive, serving a student body of 31,812 in Tallahassee, FL.

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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 Florida State University's International Relations program score?

This program scores 49/100 — 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.

Why are International Relations earnings lower at Florida State University?

Lower starting pay at Florida State University may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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