International Relations and National Security Studies
Bachelor's degree · Occidental College · Los Angeles, CA
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in International Relations and National Security Studies at Occidental College earn a median of $35,231 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $66,596 four years after graduating (middle half: $46,031–$87,798). Median debt is $19,275, about 55% of first-year earnings.
International Relations and National Security Studies (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford University Stanford | $76,166 | — |
| Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey Monterey | $68,344 | — |
| University of Southern California Los Angeles | $52,262 | $13,247 |
| University of San Diego San Diego | $50,948 | $24,100 |
| Cal Poly Maritime Academy Vallejo | $42,924 | $25,500 |
| California State University-Chico Chico | $39,060 | $15,000 |
| University of San Francisco San Francisco | $36,669 | $24,603 |
| San Diego State University San Diego | $35,361 | $15,124 |
| University of California-Davis Davis | $34,949 | $12,500 |
| Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles | $34,575 | $19,500 |
| San Francisco State University San Francisco | $31,254 | $16,625 |
| University of California-Riverside Riverside | $27,021 | $18,829 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do International Relations and National Security Studies graduates from Occidental College make?
The median salary is $35,231 one year after graduation and $84,200 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,275.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.