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Bachelor's+21% vs national median165 grads tracked

International Relations and National Security Studies at Connecticut College

Ranked 5th of 75 bachelor's programs in International Relations and National Security Studies by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$55,228
middle 50%: $39,601 – $74,529
Median · 5 years out
$78,529
middle 50%: $58,858 – $112,807
Median · 10 years out
$108,603
middle 50%: $92,673 – $182,659

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

Graduates of Connecticut College's bachelor's program in International Relations and National Security Studies earn a median $55,228 one year after graduating, rising to $108,603 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 21% above the national median of $64,846 for this field, ranking 5th of 75 reporting programs.

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
5.3 yrs
≈ $5,983 total interest

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