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Bachelor's-20% vs national median78 grads tracked

International Relations and National Security Studies at Augsburg University

Ranked 60th of 75 bachelor's programs in International Relations and National Security Studies by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$38,509
middle 50%: $25,937 – $53,202
Median · 5 years out
$51,789
middle 50%: $36,215 – $79,787
Median · 10 years out
$59,848
middle 50%: $40,342 – $86,929

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 Augsburg University's bachelor's program in International Relations and National Security Studies earn a median $38,509 one year after graduating, rising to $59,848 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 20% below the national median of $64,846 for this field, ranking 60th 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
8.1 yrs
≈ $9,299 total interest

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