International Relations and National Security Studies

Bachelor's degree · Ohio State University-Main Campus · Columbus, OH

CIP 45.09

$38,584Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$66,064Median earnings 4 years after
$65,732Median earnings 5 years after
$18,384Median federal debt
133Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in International Relations and National Security Studies at Ohio State University-Main Campus earn a median of $38,584 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 $18,384, about 48% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati
$32,543$22,500
Cleveland State University
Cleveland
$31,434$22,960

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Frequently asked questions

How much do International Relations and National Security Studies graduates from Ohio State University-Main Campus make?

The median salary is $38,584 one year after graduation and $65,732 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,384.

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