Program Analysis
At $36,100/yr, International Relations graduates from Indiana University-Bloomington land near the $39,530 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 13.0x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI International Relations programs nationally.
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 11% gap from the optimistic case.
The median debt load of $16,832 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
At #32 of 106 International Relations programs, Indiana University-Bloomington scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.
Five-year earnings of $63,817 show a 77% jump from the $36,100 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.