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Bachelor's-35% vs national median69 grads tracked

International Relations and National Security Studies at Hollins University

Ranked 73rd of 75 bachelor's programs in International Relations and National Security Studies by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$28,796
middle 50%: $22,818 – $41,695
Median · 5 years out
$42,446
middle 50%: $29,849 – $57,619
Median · 10 years out
$56,877
middle 50%: $42,505 – $69,154

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 Hollins University's bachelor's program in International Relations and National Security Studies earn a median $28,796 one year after graduating, rising to $56,877 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 35% below the national median of $64,846 for this field, ranking 73rd 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
9.8 yrs
≈ $12,147 total interest

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