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Bachelor's-34% vs national median72 grads tracked

International Relations and National Security Studies at University of Southern Indiana

Ranked 72nd of 75 bachelor's programs in International Relations and National Security Studies by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$29,659
middle 50%: $22,808 – $37,198
Median · 5 years out
$42,822
middle 50%: $30,560 – $57,917
Median · 10 years out
$45,210
middle 50%: $35,666 – $70,870

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 Southern Indiana's bachelor's program in International Relations and National Security Studies earn a median $29,659 one year after graduating, rising to $45,210 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 34% below the national median of $64,846 for this field, ranking 72nd 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
10.5 yrs
≈ $12,412 total interest

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