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Bachelor's-20% vs national median31 grads tracked

International Relations and National Security Studies at Sweet Briar College

Ranked 61st of 75 bachelor's programs in International Relations and National Security Studies by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$29,263
middle 50%: $21,746 – $33,813
Median · 5 years out
$51,694
middle 50%: $41,424 – $64,402
Median · 10 years out
$81,671
middle 50%: $55,464 – $154,543

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 Sweet Briar College's bachelor's program in International Relations and National Security Studies earn a median $29,263 one year after graduating, rising to $81,671 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 20% below the national median of $64,846 for this field, ranking 61st 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
8.2 yrs
≈ $10,288 total interest

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