International Relations and National Security Studies

Bachelor's degree · Cleveland State University · Cleveland, OH

CIP 45.09

$31,434Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$45,045Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$22,960Median federal debt
13Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in International Relations and National Security Studies at Cleveland State University earn a median of $31,434 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 $22,960, about 73% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Miami University-Oxford
Oxford
$38,766$20,475
Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus
$38,584$18,384
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati
$32,543$22,500

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $31,434 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,960.

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