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Bachelor's-18% vs national median93 grads tracked

International Relations and National Security Studies at University of Lynchburg

Ranked 56th of 75 bachelor's programs in International Relations and National Security Studies by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$35,700
middle 50%: $24,313 – $45,137
Median · 5 years out
$53,397
middle 50%: $39,517 – $73,228
Median · 10 years out
$86,191
middle 50%: $65,194 – $119,974

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 University of Lynchburg's bachelor's program in International Relations and National Security Studies earn a median $35,700 one year after graduating, rising to $86,191 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 18% below the national median of $64,846 for this field, ranking 56th 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
7.6 yrs
≈ $9,265 total interest

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