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Bachelor's-11% vs national median94 grads tracked

International Relations and National Security Studies at Fairmont State University

Ranked 43rd of 75 bachelor's programs in International Relations and National Security Studies by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$33,078
middle 50%: $24,266 – $51,537
Median · 5 years out
$57,769
middle 50%: $39,360 – $73,014
Median · 10 years out
n/a
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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 Fairmont State University's bachelor's program in International Relations and National Security Studies earn a median $33,078 one year after graduating, rising to $57,769 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 11% below the national median of $64,846 for this field, ranking 43rd 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
7.9 yrs
≈ $9,378 total interest

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