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Bachelor's-22% vs national median165 grads tracked

International Relations and National Security Studies at St. Cloud State University

Ranked 65th of 75 bachelor's programs in International Relations and National Security Studies by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$35,920
middle 50%: $25,661 – $43,613
Median · 5 years out
$50,710
middle 50%: $41,141 – $69,955
Median · 10 years out
$78,170
middle 50%: $56,877 – $100,222

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 St. Cloud State University's bachelor's program in International Relations and National Security Studies earn a median $35,920 one year after graduating, rising to $78,170 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 22% below the national median of $64,846 for this field, ranking 65th 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
7.9 yrs
≈ $9,568 total interest

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