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Bachelor's+8% vs national median73 grads tracked

International Relations and National Security Studies at Randolph - Macon College

Ranked 13th of 75 bachelor's programs in International Relations and National Security Studies by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$47,027
middle 50%: $29,263 – $63,769
Median · 5 years out
$70,090
middle 50%: $50,767 – $88,826
Median · 10 years out
$76,958
middle 50%: $51,223 – $108,321

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 Randolph - Macon College's bachelor's program in International Relations and National Security Studies earn a median $47,027 one year after graduating, rising to $76,958 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 8% above the national median of $64,846 for this field, ranking 13th 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
6.1 yrs
≈ $6,965 total interest

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