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International Relations at University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, GA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · International Relations and National Security Studies

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $43,564/yr (10% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 28.6x earnings multiple (9.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #4 of 106 International Relations programs Top 5%

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	$582K	$573K	$526K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	29.1x	28.6x	26.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	9.4x	9.3x	8.5x
Probability of Field Employment	53%	48%	37%
DegreeOutlook Score	61	61	58

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$20,036

Out-of-state: $61,764 (9.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$43,140

-115% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,500

5.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$61,391

41% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of North Georgia's International Relations graduates start at $43,564/yr — above the $39,530 national average, though not by a wide margin.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 28.6x 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 10% gap from the optimistic case.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $20,500 in median debt clears quickly against $43,564 in annual earnings.

At #4 of 106 nationally, this is a top-5% International Relations program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Earnings grow from $43,564 to $61,391 over five years — a 41% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of North Georgia

A 72% acceptance rate means University of North Georgia is accessible to most applicants, enrolling 15,542 students in Dahlonega, GA.

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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 University of North Georgia?

A score of 61/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the International Relations field.

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 $525,674 in decade earnings vs $582,361 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes University of North Georgia's International Relations program stand out?

Ranked #4 of 106 programs nationally, University of North Georgia lands in the top 5%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

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