Bachelor's-24% vs national median207 grads tracked
International Relations and National Security Studies at Georgia Southern University
Ranked 67th of 75 bachelor's programs in International Relations and National Security Studies by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$31,526
middle 50%: $23,771 – $44,398
Median · 5 years out
$49,095
middle 50%: $38,252 – $62,985
Median · 10 years out
$68,578
middle 50%: $49,582 – $94,122
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 majors at Georgia Southern University see a year-one median of $32k. Earnings increase to $49k at year five and $69k by year ten.
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
8.5 yrs
≈ $10,455 total interest
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