International Relations and National Security Studies

Bachelor's degree · Virginia Military Institute · Lexington, VA

CIP 45.09

$44,429Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$72,700Median earnings 4 years after
$79,025Median earnings 5 years after
$21,875Median federal debt
56Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in International Relations and National Security Studies at Virginia Military Institute earn a median of $44,429 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 $21,875, about 49% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
William & Mary
Williamsburg
$47,270$20,500
University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville
$46,870$19,500
James Madison University
Harrisonburg
$44,667$18,138
George Mason University
Fairfax
$44,644$20,117
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg
$44,638$21,250
Liberty University
Lynchburg
$43,567$21,750
Old Dominion University
Norfolk
$33,581$21,187
University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg
$30,357$25,043

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Frequently asked questions

How much do International Relations and National Security Studies graduates from Virginia Military Institute make?

The median salary is $44,429 one year after graduation and $79,025 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,875.

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