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International Relations at Hamilton College

Clinton, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · International Relations and National Security Studies

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $45,332/yr (15% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 1.9x earnings multiple

Ranked #68 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	$507K	$506K	$474K
Earnings Multiple	1.9x	1.9x	1.8x
Probability of Field Employment	53%	48%	37%
DegreeOutlook Score	40	39	36

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$262,960

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$113,256

57% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,000

5.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $45,332/yr, edging above the $39,530 national average for International Relations — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

An earnings multiple of 1.9x 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 7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At $19,000 in median debt against $45,332 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

At #68 out of 106 programs, Hamilton College's financial outcomes for International Relations trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Hamilton College

Hamilton College admits 12% of applicants — among the most selective institutions in the country, a compact campus enrolling 2,045 students in Clinton, NY. After financial aid, the average student pays $113,256 over four years — 57% 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

How does Hamilton College'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.

How affordable is International Relations at Hamilton College after financial aid?

Sticker price is $262,960, but the average net cost is $113,256 — a 57% discount. For students who qualify for aid, this program is considerably more affordable than it appears.

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