Bachelor's-14% vs national median314 grads tracked
International Relations and National Security Studies at Old Dominion University
Ranked 50th of 75 bachelor's programs in International Relations and National Security Studies by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$33,824
middle 50%: $24,727 – $44,777
Median · 5 years out
$55,827
middle 50%: $40,261 – $74,762
Median · 10 years out
$78,439
middle 50%: $55,640 – $111,729
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 graduates start with a median salary of $34k. Earnings reach $78k after ten years.
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
7.7 yrs
≈ $9,314 total interest
Same major at other universities
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$57,899 · 5 yrs out
Fairmont State University
$57,769 · 5 yrs out
University of Cincinnati
$56,996 · 5 yrs out
University of South Carolina - Columbia
$56,819 · 5 yrs out
Minnesota State University, Mankato
$56,029 · 5 yrs out
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
$55,997 · 5 yrs out
Texas State University
$54,144 · 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 Old Dominion University
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$151,312 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$135,920 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$130,386 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$121,462 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$120,138 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Doctorate)
$109,693 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$103,676 · 5 yrs out
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$102,191 · 5 yrs out
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$99,492 · 5 yrs out
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$99,192 · 5 yrs out
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$96,971 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)
$94,671 · 5 yrs out