Bachelor's-18% vs national median262 grads tracked
International Relations and National Security Studies at Northern Arizona University
Ranked 55th of 75 bachelor's programs in International Relations and National Security Studies by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$34,701
middle 50%: $25,703 – $46,373
Median · 5 years out
$53,485
middle 50%: $39,975 – $71,441
Median · 10 years out
$67,835
middle 50%: $46,908 – $88,650
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for International Relations and National Security Studies (bachelor's) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
International Relations graduates from Northern Arizona University earn $34,701 in their first year. Median earnings reach $67,835 by year 10.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
Will the degree pay for itself?
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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).
Paid off in
8 yrs
≈ $9,528 total interest
Same major at other universities
Minnesota State University, Mankato
$56,029 · 5 yrs out
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
$55,997 · 5 yrs out
Old Dominion University
$55,827 · 5 yrs out
Texas State University
$54,144 · 5 yrs out
Kent State University
$53,545 · 5 yrs out
University of Lynchburg
$53,397 · 5 yrs out
Randolph College
$53,107 · 5 yrs out
University of Maine
$52,765 · 5 yrs out
SUNY College at Brockport
$52,731 · 5 yrs out
Augsburg University
$51,789 · 5 yrs out
Sweet Briar College
$51,694 · 5 yrs out
Cleveland State University
$51,424 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at Northern Arizona University
Education (Doctorate)
$117,305 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$111,278 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$104,850 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$104,039 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$102,565 · 5 yrs out
Computer Systems Analysis (Bachelor's)
$99,535 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$96,791 · 5 yrs out
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$95,275 · 5 yrs out
Construction Management (Bachelor's)
$94,855 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Bachelor's)
$91,889 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$88,716 · 5 yrs out
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctorate)
$88,031 · 5 yrs out