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Bachelor's-11% vs national median564 grads tracked

International Relations and National Security Studies at Kennesaw State University

Ranked 42nd of 75 bachelor's programs in International Relations and National Security Studies by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$40,057
middle 50%: $26,937 – $53,681
Median · 5 years out
$57,899
middle 50%: $44,148 – $76,644
Median · 10 years out
$76,644
middle 50%: $55,844 – $104,553

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 Kennesaw State University's bachelor's program in International Relations and National Security Studies earn a median $40,057 one year after graduating, rising to $76,644 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 11% below the national median of $64,846 for this field, ranking 42nd 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
7.2 yrs
≈ $8,425 total interest

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