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International Relations at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Minneapolis, MN · Public · Bachelor's Degree · International Relations and National Security Studies

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $28,596/yr (-28% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 8.8x earnings multiple (4.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #85 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	$592K	$581K	$532K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	9.0x	8.8x	8.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.1x	4.0x	3.7x
Probability of Field Employment	53%	48%	37%
DegreeOutlook Score	34	33	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)

$65,952

Out-of-state: $145,608 (4.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$68,556

-4% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,632

8.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$55,760

95% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $28,596 per year, International Relations graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities earn below the $39,530 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 8.8x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

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 10% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $19,632 represents roughly 8 months of the $28,596 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #85 of 106 International Relations programs, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $55,760 show a 95% jump from the $28,596 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

With 77% of applicants admitted, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities prioritizes broad access, serving a student body of 30,469 in Minneapolis, MN.

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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

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for International Relations at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities?

A score of 33/100 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 $532,204 in decade earnings vs $591,885 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with International Relations from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities?

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 →