International Relations at Miami University-Oxford

Oxford, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree · International Relations and National Security Studies
45 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
46
Optimistic
45
Base Case
44
Pessimistic
Earnings $38,766/yr (-2% vs median)
AI Risk High (47% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (108,800 openings/yr)
ROI 8.2x earnings multiple (3.6x out-of-state)
Ranked #48 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 $593K $583K $533K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 8.3x 8.2x 7.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 3.7x 3.6x 3.3x
Probability of Field Employment 53% 48% 37%
DegreeOutlook Score 46 45 44

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$71,236
Out-of-state: $160,100 (3.6x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$110,648
-55% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,475
6.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$61,057
58% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $38,766/yr, International Relations graduates from Miami University-Oxford land near the $39,530 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

At 8.2x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 47% task exposure — and the 10% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $20,475 debt-to-$38,766 income ratio translates to about 6 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #48 out of 106 programs, Miami University-Oxford's International Relations offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth from $38,766 to $61,057 over five years (58% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Miami University-Oxford

With 82% of applicants admitted, Miami University-Oxford prioritizes broad access, with a mid-sized student body of 16,361 in Oxford, OH.

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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 Miami University-Oxford's International Relations program score?
This program scores 45/100 — 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.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →