International Relations and National Security Studies

Bachelor's degree · Lewis & Clark College · Portland, OR

CIP 45.09

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$57,783Median earnings 4 years after
$61,511Median earnings 5 years after
$23,000Median federal debt
43Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in International Relations and National Security Studies at Lewis & Clark College earn a median of $39,293. 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 $23,000, about 59% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Portland State University
Portland
$30,253$21,666

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Frequently asked questions

How much do International Relations and National Security Studies graduates from Lewis & Clark College make?

The median salary is $39,293 and $61,511 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,000.

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