International Relations and National Security Studies

Master's degree · Syracuse University · Syracuse, NY

CIP 45.09

$60,384Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$92,844Median earnings 4 years after
$97,274Median earnings 5 years after
$41,744Median federal debt
75Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in International Relations and National Security Studies at Syracuse University earn a median of $60,384 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 $41,744, about 69% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Columbia University in the City of New York
New York
$80,448$80,500
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College
New York
$67,588—
Fordham University
Bronx
$60,709—
New York University
New York
$59,814$102,482
The New School
New York
$47,855$48,671

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $60,384 one year after graduation and $97,274 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $41,744.

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