International Relations and National Security Studies

Master's degree · The University of Texas at El Paso · El Paso, TX

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$79,569Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
19Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in International Relations and National Security Studies at The University of Texas at El Paso earn a median of $79,569 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—
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—
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 The University of Texas at El Paso make?

The median salary is $79,569 one year after graduation.

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