International Relations and National Security Studies

Master's degree · DePaul University · Chicago, IL

CIP 45.09

$47,427Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$75,622Median earnings 4 years after
$79,214Median earnings 5 years after
$40,198Median federal debt
15Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in International Relations and National Security Studies at DePaul University earn a median of $47,427 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 $40,198, about 85% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Chicago
Chicago
$66,182$37,867

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Frequently asked questions

How much do International Relations and National Security Studies graduates from DePaul University make?

The median salary is $47,427 one year after graduation and $79,214 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $40,198.

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