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Bachelor's+4% vs national median1,603 grads tracked

International Relations and National Security Studies at University of Georgia

Ranked 16th of 75 bachelor's programs in International Relations and National Security Studies by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$39,904
middle 50%: $26,849 – $54,392
Median · 5 years out
$67,389
middle 50%: $48,974 – $92,909
Median · 10 years out
$94,908
middle 50%: $65,900 – $138,861

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 University of Georgia's bachelor's program in International Relations and National Security Studies earn a median $39,904 one year after graduating, rising to $94,908 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 4% above the national median of $64,846 for this field, ranking 16th 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.

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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
6.5 yrs
≈ $7,728 total interest

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