International Relations and National Security Studies at City College of New York - CUNY
Ranked 25th of 75 bachelor's programs in International Relations and National Security Studies by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for International Relations and National Security Studies (bachelor's) graduates.
Graduates of City College of New York - CUNY's bachelor's program in International Relations and National Security Studies earn a median $38,856 one year after graduating, rising to $72,776 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 4% below the national median of $64,846 for this field, ranking 25th 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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