International Relations and National Security Studies

Bachelor's degree · Mount Holyoke College · South Hadley, MA

CIP 45.09

$26,306Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$46,206Median earnings 3 years after
$73,787Median earnings 5 years after
$18,486Median federal debt
26Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in International Relations and National Security Studies at Mount Holyoke College earn a median of $26,306 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 $18,486, about 70% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Tufts University
Medford
$54,079$16,250
Boston University
Boston
$45,870$23,394

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Frequently asked questions

How much do International Relations and National Security Studies graduates from Mount Holyoke College make?

The median salary is $26,306 one year after graduation and $73,787 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,486.

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