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Bachelor's+12% vs national median40 grads tracked

International Relations and National Security Studies at Mary Baldwin University

Ranked 8th of 75 bachelor's programs in International Relations and National Security Studies by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$36,215
middle 50%: $24,019 – $52,031
Median · 5 years out
$72,585
middle 50%: $38,377 – $104,398
Median · 10 years out
$67,042
middle 50%: $47,574 – $83,557

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 Mary Baldwin University's bachelor's program in International Relations and National Security Studies earn a median $36,215 one year after graduating, rising to $67,042 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 12% above the national median of $64,846 for this field, ranking 8th 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
6.5 yrs
≈ $7,810 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of Virginia
$80,816 · 5 yrs out
Virginia Military Institute
$78,948 · 5 yrs out
College of William & Mary
$78,674 · 5 yrs out
Connecticut College
$78,529 · 5 yrs out
University of Richmond
$74,524 · 5 yrs out
Penn State World Campus
$72,585 · 5 yrs out
Pennsylvania State University (The)
$72,296 · 5 yrs out
Butler University
$71,899 · 5 yrs out
Carleton College
$71,298 · 5 yrs out
Georgia Institute of Technology
$71,178 · 5 yrs out
Randolph - Macon College
$70,090 · 5 yrs out
James Madison University
$69,087 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Mary Baldwin University

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's)
$87,772 · 5 yrs out
Sustainability Studies (Bachelor's)
$63,610 · 5 yrs out
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other (Bachelor's)
$62,322 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Bachelor's)
$59,667 · 5 yrs out
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's)
$59,411 · 5 yrs out
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Bachelor's)
$59,391 · 5 yrs out
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$59,353 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$58,956 · 5 yrs out
Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's)
$57,867 · 5 yrs out
Education (Master's)
$55,294 · 5 yrs out
Political Science and Government (Bachelor's)
$54,943 · 5 yrs out
Health and Medical Administrative Services (Bachelor's)
$53,520 · 5 yrs out

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