International Relations and National Security Studies

Bachelor's degree · CUNY City College · New York, NY

CIP 45.09

$30,627Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$59,039Median earnings 4 years after
$60,089Median earnings 5 years after
$14,060Median federal debt
49Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in International Relations and National Security Studies at CUNY City College earn a median of $30,627 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 $14,060, about 46% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Fordham University
Bronx
$46,653$24,759
Hamilton College
Clinton
$45,332$19,000
Syracuse University
Syracuse
$43,249$26,068
Hobart William Smith Colleges
Geneva
$40,648$26,000
SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo
$36,754$17,500
Vassar College
Poughkeepsie
$31,956$20,232
SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta
$31,455$14,250
State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego
$24,893$23,250

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Frequently asked questions

How much do International Relations and National Security Studies graduates from CUNY City College make?

The median salary is $30,627 one year after graduation and $60,089 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $14,060.

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