International Relations at Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · International Relations and National Security Studies
50 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
50
Optimistic
50
Base Case
50
Pessimistic
Earnings $34,343/yr (-13% vs median)
AI Risk High (47% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (108,800 openings/yr)
ROI 24.1x earnings multiple (8.2x out-of-state)
Ranked #29 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 $565K $557K $514K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 24.4x 24.1x 22.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 8.3x 8.2x 7.5x
Probability of Field Employment 53% 48% 37%
DegreeOutlook Score 50 50 50

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$23,144
Out-of-state: $68,160 (8.2x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$67,888
-193% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,500
7.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$55,715
62% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $34,343/yr, International Relations graduates from Kennesaw State University land near the $39,530 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 24.1x 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 9% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $21,500 debt-to-$34,343 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #29 out of 106 programs, Kennesaw State University's International Relations offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth from $34,343 to $55,715 over five years (62% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw State University accepts 69% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, with 39,503 students enrolled in Kennesaw, GA.

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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 Kennesaw State University's International Relations program score?
This program scores 50/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for International Relations graduates.
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.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →