International Relations and National Security Studies

Bachelor's degree · Allegheny College · Meadville, PA

CIP 45.09

$24,303Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
14Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in International Relations and National Security Studies at Allegheny College earn a median of $24,303 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 $27,000, about 111% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Bucknell University
Lewisburg
$77,312—
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
$65,559$10,470
Lafayette College
Easton
$58,433$16,620
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus
University Park
$45,858$24,375
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park
$45,858$24,375
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley
Center Valley
$45,858$24,375
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh
$39,630$25,000
Lehigh University
Bethlehem
$36,147$21,250

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Frequently asked questions

How much do International Relations and National Security Studies graduates from Allegheny College make?

The median salary is $24,303 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.

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