International Relations and National Security Studies

Master's degree · Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey · Monterey, CA

CIP 45.09

$69,196Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$92,176Median earnings 4 years after
$99,255Median earnings 5 years after
$74,123Median federal debt
51Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in International Relations and National Security Studies at Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey earn a median of $69,196 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $95,627 four years after graduating (middle half: $68,941–$122,748). Median debt is $74,123, about 107% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

International Relations and National Security Studies (Master's degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of California-San Diego
La Jolla
$68,368$44,160
San Diego State University
San Diego
$63,873$29,455

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Frequently asked questions

How much do International Relations and National Security Studies graduates from Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey make?

The median salary is $69,196 one year after graduation and $99,255 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $74,123.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.