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Bachelor's-21% vs national median465 grads tracked

International Relations and National Security Studies at Portland State University

Ranked 63rd of 75 bachelor's programs in International Relations and National Security Studies by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$35,683
middle 50%: $26,272 – $47,030
Median · 5 years out
$51,159
middle 50%: $37,837 – $66,822
Median · 10 years out
$65,986
middle 50%: $50,096 – $90,704

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 Portland State University's bachelor's program in International Relations and National Security Studies earn a median $35,683 one year after graduating, rising to $65,986 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 21% below the national median of $64,846 for this field, ranking 63rd 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
8.2 yrs
≈ $9,673 total interest

Same major at other universities

Randolph College
$53,107 · 5 yrs out
University of Maine
$52,765 · 5 yrs out
SUNY College at Brockport
$52,731 · 5 yrs out
Augsburg University
$51,789 · 5 yrs out
Sweet Briar College
$51,694 · 5 yrs out
Cleveland State University
$51,424 · 5 yrs out
University of Oregon
$50,831 · 5 yrs out
St. Cloud State University
$50,710 · 5 yrs out
Shawnee State University
$50,615 · 5 yrs out
Georgia Southern University
$49,095 · 5 yrs out
University of Minnesota Duluth
$47,773 · 5 yrs out
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
$47,492 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Portland State University

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$189,860 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$158,313 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$130,437 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Master's)
$126,846 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Doctorate)
$123,233 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$122,667 · 5 yrs out
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Doctorate)
$120,677 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$116,662 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)
$115,474 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$115,147 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$110,977 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$105,672 · 5 yrs out

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