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International Relations at SUNY Oneonta

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

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $31,455/yr (-20% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 12.2x earnings multiple (5.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #82 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	$422K	$430K	$416K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.0x	12.2x	11.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.5x	5.6x	5.4x
Probability of Field Employment	53%	48%	37%
DegreeOutlook Score	34	34	35

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$35,248

Out-of-state: $76,928 (5.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$75,332

-114% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$14,250

5.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $31,455/yr fall 20% below the $39,530 national median for International Relations. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 12.2x 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 1% gap from the optimistic case.

At $14,250 in median debt against $31,455 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

Ranked #82 of 106 International Relations programs, SUNY Oneonta falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About SUNY Oneonta

SUNY Oneonta has a 70% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a smaller institution with 4,820 students in Oneonta, 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 SUNY Oneonta?

A score of 34/100 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 $415,804 in decade earnings vs $422,110 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with International Relations from SUNY Oneonta?

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 →