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International Relations Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in International Relations but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in International Relations but obtained a masters degree or higher: “This Major (Grad Degree)”. For reference, “All Majors (BA only)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a bachelor’s degree only, and “All Majors (Grad Degree)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a Master’s degree or higher.
This table highlights key outcomes for International Relations majors, compared to averages for all college graduates.
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Top 10 Early-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for International Relations majors aged 25-35 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of International Relations majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 85,500 |
| 3 | Managers in Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations | 88,100 |
| 3 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 51,600 |
| 3 | Management Analysts | 91,900 |
| 3 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 65,200 |
| 2 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 2 | Other Business Operations and Management Specialists | 75,500 |
| 2 | Computer Scientists and Systems Analysts/Network systems Analysts/Web Developers | 92,200 |
| 2 | Customer Service Representatives | 50,400 |
| 2 | Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists | 83,800 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for International Relations majors aged 45-55 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of International Relations majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 7 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 147,000 |
| 3 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 284,000 |
| 3 | Managers in Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations | 147,000 |
| 3 | Management Analysts | 122,000 |
| 3 | Computer Scientists and Systems Analysts/Network systems Analysts/Web Developers | 91,800 |
| 3 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 80,100 |
| 2 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 55,700 |
| 2 | Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists | 86,400 |
| 2 | Retail Salespersons | 51,300 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for International Relations majors aged 45-55 who have completed graduate work (Masters, PhD, Professional Degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of International Relations majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Lawyers, and judges, magistrates, and other judicial workers | 188,000 |
| 9 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 159,000 |
| 5 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 4 | Management Analysts | 120,000 |
| 4 | Postsecondary Teachers | 94,900 |
| 4 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 244,000 |
| 4 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 80,000 |
| 2 | Managers in Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations | 189,000 |
| 2 | Education Administrators | 127,000 |
| 2 | Financial Managers | 182,000 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for International Relations majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of International Relations majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Legal services | 94,200 |
| 6 | Membership organizations, n.e.c. | 64,500 |
| 6 | Management and public relations services | 91,600 |
| 5 | National security and international affairs | 101,000 |
| 5 | Computer and data processing services | 102,000 |
| 5 | Colleges and universities | 59,000 |
| 4 | Elementary and secondary schools | 59,000 |
| 3 | Security, commodity brokerage, and investment companies | 102,000 |
| 3 | Eating and drinking places | 34,600 |
| 2 | Justice, public order, and safety | 80,400 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for International Relations majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of International Relations majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 6 | Elementary and secondary schools | 74,200 |
| 6 | Legal services | 151,000 |
| 5 | Management and public relations services | 129,000 |
| 5 | Colleges and universities | 94,000 |
| 4 | National security and international affairs | 170,000 |
| 4 | Computer and data processing services | 159,000 |
| 3 | Membership organizations, n.e.c. | 96,700 |
| 3 | Security, commodity brokerage, and investment companies | 172,000 |
| 2 | Banking | 160,000 |
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