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Bachelor's-35% vs national median77 grads tracked

International Relations and National Security Studies at Bowling Green State University

Ranked 74th of 75 bachelor's programs in International Relations and National Security Studies by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$31,275
middle 50%: $22,162 – $40,711
Median · 5 years out
$42,336
middle 50%: $27,950 – $54,051
Median · 10 years out
$60,738
middle 50%: $42,319 – $86,267

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 Bowling Green State University's bachelor's program in International Relations and National Security Studies earn a median $31,275 one year after graduating, rising to $60,738 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 35% below the national median of $64,846 for this field, ranking 74th 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
9.4 yrs
≈ $11,621 total interest

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