International Relations and National Security Studies

Master's degree · St. Mary's University · San Antonio, TX

CIP 45.09

$56,547Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
$88,214Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
11Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in International Relations and National Security Studies at St. Mary's University earn a median of $56,547 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $95,627 four years after graduating (middle half: $68,941–$122,748).

International Relations and National Security Studies (Master's degree) at other Texas schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Rice University
Houston
$82,320—
The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso
$79,569—
Texas A&M University-College Station
College Station
$62,266$30,500
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin
$61,625$41,000
Angelo State University
San Angelo
$60,519—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do International Relations and National Security Studies graduates from St. Mary's University make?

The median salary is $56,547 one year after graduation and $88,214 after five years.

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