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Bachelor's-8% vs national median184 grads tracked

International Relations and National Security Studies at State University of New York at New Paltz

Ranked 36th of 75 bachelor's programs in International Relations and National Security Studies by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$36,275
middle 50%: $26,474 – $47,243
Median · 5 years out
$59,443
middle 50%: $43,469 – $75,051
Median · 10 years out
$83,557
middle 50%: $64,798 – $107,901

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 State University of New York at New Paltz's bachelor's program in International Relations and National Security Studies earn a median $36,275 one year after graduating, rising to $83,557 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 8% below the national median of $64,846 for this field, ranking 36th 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
7.3 yrs
≈ $8,684 total interest

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