International Relations and National Security Studies at Penn State World Campus
Ranked 7th 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 Penn State World Campus's bachelor's program in International Relations and National Security Studies earn a median $70,298 one year after graduating, rising to $72,585 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 12% above the national median of $64,846 for this field, ranking 7th 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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