International Relations and National Security Studies

Master's degree · Texas A&M University-College Station · College Station, TX

CIP 45.09

$62,266Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$95,282Median earnings 4 years after
$95,618Median earnings 5 years after
$30,500Median federal debt
82Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in International Relations and National Security Studies at Texas A&M University-College Station earn a median of $62,266 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). Median debt is $30,500, about 49% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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—
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin
$61,625$41,000
Angelo State University
San Angelo
$60,519—
St. Mary's University
San Antonio
$56,547—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do International Relations and National Security Studies graduates from Texas A&M University-College Station make?

The median salary is $62,266 one year after graduation and $95,618 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $30,500.

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