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Bachelor's-26% vs national median143 grads tracked

International Relations and National Security Studies at University of Minnesota Duluth

Ranked 68th of 75 bachelor's programs in International Relations and National Security Studies by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$32,730
middle 50%: $25,194 – $44,145
Median · 5 years out
$47,773
middle 50%: $36,285 – $63,927
Median · 10 years out
$64,175
middle 50%: $42,822 – $90,933

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 Minnesota Duluth's bachelor's program in International Relations and National Security Studies earn a median $32,730 one year after graduating, rising to $64,175 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 26% below the national median of $64,846 for this field, ranking 68th 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
8.7 yrs
≈ $10,523 total interest

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