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Bachelor's-9% vs national median2,078 grads tracked

International Relations and National Security Studies at Ohio State University (The)

Ranked 37th of 75 bachelor's programs in International Relations and National Security Studies by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$36,781
middle 50%: $26,112 – $49,698
Median · 5 years out
$59,122
middle 50%: $42,348 – $80,301
Median · 10 years out
$77,939
middle 50%: $55,382 – $111,520

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 Ohio State University (The)'s bachelor's program in International Relations and National Security Studies earn a median $36,781 one year after graduating, rising to $77,939 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 9% below the national median of $64,846 for this field, ranking 37th 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
7.3 yrs
≈ $8,681 total interest

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