International Relations and National Security Studies

Bachelor's degree · Duquesne University · Pittsburgh, PA

CIP 45.09

$39,630Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$65,169Median earnings 4 years after
$72,396Median earnings 5 years after
$25,000Median federal debt
16Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in International Relations and National Security Studies at Duquesne University earn a median of $39,630 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 $25,000, about 63% of first-year earnings.

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
Lehigh University
Bethlehem
$36,147$21,250
Allegheny College
Meadville
$24,303$27,000

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $39,630 one year after graduation and $72,396 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,000.

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