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Bachelor's-6% vs national median344 grads tracked

International Relations and National Security Studies at University of Mary Washington

Ranked 27th of 75 bachelor's programs in International Relations and National Security Studies by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$40,045
middle 50%: $26,905 – $54,993
Median · 5 years out
$61,109
middle 50%: $46,392 – $78,752
Median · 10 years out
$89,787
middle 50%: $65,986 – $120,903

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 Mary Washington's bachelor's program in International Relations and National Security Studies earn a median $40,045 one year after graduating, rising to $89,787 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 6% below the national median of $64,846 for this field, ranking 27th 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
6.8 yrs
≈ $8,135 total interest

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