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International Relations at University of Maine

Orono, ME · Public · Bachelor's Degree · International Relations and National Security Studies

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $35,337/yr (-11% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 8.9x earnings multiple (3.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #77 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	$446K	$451K	$432K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	8.8x	8.9x	8.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.2x	3.2x	3.1x
Probability of Field Employment	53%	48%	37%
DegreeOutlook Score	37	36	37

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$50,424

Out-of-state: $141,384 (3.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$72,180

-43% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,000

7.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $35,337 track close to the $39,530 national median for International Relations programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

At 8.9x 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 3% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $23,000 debt-to-$35,337 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #77 out of 106 programs, University of Maine's financial outcomes for International Relations trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About University of Maine

University of Maine has a 96% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving 8,341 students in Orono, ME.

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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 University of Maine's International Relations program score?

This program scores 36/100 — 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 →