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International Relations at State University of New York at Oswego

Oswego, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · International Relations and National Security Studies

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $24,893/yr (-37% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 11.2x earnings multiple (5.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #93 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	$382K	$394K	$388K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	10.9x	11.2x	11.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.1x	5.3x	5.2x
Probability of Field Employment	53%	48%	37%
DegreeOutlook Score	28	28	29

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$35,076

Out-of-state: $74,716 (5.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$68,924

-96% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,250

11.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (4 Year)

$42,294

70% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

State University of New York at Oswego's International Relations graduates start at $24,893/yr, trailing the $39,530 national average by 37%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 11.2x 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 -2% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $23,250 represents roughly 11 months of the $24,893 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #93 of 106 International Relations programs, State University of New York at Oswego falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About State University of New York at Oswego

A 80% acceptance rate means State University of New York at Oswego is accessible to most applicants, with a mid-sized student body of 5,618 in Oswego, NY.

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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

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for International Relations at State University of New York at Oswego?

A score of 28/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for International Relations. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace International Relations careers?

With 47% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $388,239 in decade earnings vs $381,903 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with International Relations from State University of New York at Oswego?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

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