International Relations and National Security Studies

Bachelor's degree · Fordham University · Bronx, NY

CIP 45.09

$46,653Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$77,234Median earnings 4 years after
$75,033Median earnings 5 years after
$24,759Median federal debt
96Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in International Relations and National Security Studies at Fordham University earn a median of $46,653 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 $24,759, about 53% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
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
CUNY City College
New York
$30,627$14,060
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 Fordham University make?

The median salary is $46,653 one year after graduation and $75,033 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,759.

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