International Relations and National Security Studies at Agnes Scott College

Similar International Relations programs in Georgia suggest first-year earnings around $39,275—slightly above the national median but landing in the middle of the state's range. Agnes Scott's estimated debt load of $21,500 creates a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.55, which is manageable by most standards. However, with only 13 programs statewide and limited actual data for this school, there's significant uncertainty about whether Agnes Scott's specific outcomes mirror these peer figures.

The comparison to Georgia's top programs reveals considerable variation. Emory graduates earn $45,000 right out of the gate, while Georgia Southern sits at $27,664—a $17,000 spread that suggests institutional prestige and network matter significantly in this field. Agnes Scott's selective admissions (SAT average of 1296) and 36% Pell population position it as a solid liberal arts college, but it's unclear whether its International Relations graduates track closer to Emory or to mid-tier state schools.

For parents, this estimated picture suggests a financially viable path if the numbers hold—you're looking at roughly half of first-year income in debt, not the punishing multiples that signal trouble. But the emphasis must be on "if." Without actual graduate outcomes from Agnes Scott specifically, you're making an investment based on what similar programs produce elsewhere. The safer bet requires confirming that Agnes Scott's career services, internship pipelines, and alumni network in policy or international sectors match the schools whose data informed these estimates.