International Relations and National Security Studies

Bachelor's degree · Loyola University Chicago · Chicago, IL

CIP 45.09

$32,682Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$58,511Median earnings 4 years after
$55,884Median earnings 5 years after
$21,500Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in International Relations and National Security Studies at Loyola University Chicago earn a median of $32,682 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 $21,500, about 66% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Northwestern University
Evanston
$58,326$19,234
Wheaton College
Wheaton
$40,084$23,250
DePaul University
Chicago
$35,792$20,094

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $32,682 one year after graduation and $55,884 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,500.

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