Institute of World Politics
Washington, District of Columbia · Private, nonprofit
All 1 assessed programs leave graduates out-earning a typical District of Columbia high-school graduate (about $40,140/yr). Another 2 could not be assessed.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
1 of 3 programs could be assessed 33% have an earnings verdict
| Program | Degree | Median earnings | vs a high-school grad | Verdict | Median debt | Years to repay | Recent completers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Relations | Master's Degree | $97,002 | +$56,862 | clears the bar | $60,843 | 1.1 yrs | 31 |
| International Relations | Doctoral Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 4 |
| International Relations | Graduate/Professional Certificate | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 3 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, release 2026-06-10. Earnings are medians measured four years after completion, compared with the state high-school-graduate benchmark ($40,140/yr). Debt is federal loans only. Suppressed values are shown as insufficient data, never imputed. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise.