Bachelor's-16% vs national median222 grads tracked
International Relations and National Security Studies at Texas State University
Ranked 52nd of 75 bachelor's programs in International Relations and National Security Studies by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$36,514
middle 50%: $25,108 – $49,627
Median · 5 years out
$54,144
middle 50%: $41,695 – $66,696
Median · 10 years out
$72,799
middle 50%: $57,448 – $106,033
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
International Relations and National Security Studies graduates at Texas State University earn $37k initially. Median earnings hit $73k by year ten.
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
7.8 yrs
≈ $9,192 total interest
Same major at other universities
University of Cincinnati
$56,996 · 5 yrs out
University of South Carolina - Columbia
$56,819 · 5 yrs out
State University of New York at Oneonta
$56,170 · 5 yrs out
Minnesota State University, Mankato
$56,029 · 5 yrs out
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
$55,997 · 5 yrs out
Old Dominion University
$55,827 · 5 yrs out
University of Saint Thomas
$54,051 · 5 yrs out
Kent State University
$53,545 · 5 yrs out
Northern Arizona University
$53,485 · 5 yrs out
University of Lynchburg
$53,397 · 5 yrs out
Randolph College
$53,107 · 5 yrs out
University of Maine
$52,765 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at Texas State University
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$112,706 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$107,346 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$105,135 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$101,470 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$100,153 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Master's)
$98,392 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$98,282 · 5 yrs out
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctorate)
$98,282 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$97,847 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Bachelor's)
$97,195 · 5 yrs out
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician (Bachelor's)
$96,658 · 5 yrs out
Industrial Engineering (Bachelor's)
$95,030 · 5 yrs out