International Relations and National Security Studies at American University
Washington, District of Columbia • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$60,883
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$60,883
International Relations and National Security Studies
National Average
$49,867
All schools, same program
School Average
$63,083
All programs at American University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
434
Completers (IPEDS)
375
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$23,250
Median Debt
0.38
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$194/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$60,883
Median Earnings
International Relations and National Security Studies at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | $96,952 | — |
| Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey | $84,567 | — |
| Middlebury College | $84,567 | — |
| Brown University | $82,229 | $12,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | $81,134 | $10,470 |
| Colgate University | $80,020 | — |
| University of Virginia-Main Campus | $78,563 | $19,500 |
| Brigham Young University | $75,656 | — |
| Lehigh University | $74,038 | $21,250 |
| University of Southern California | $73,645 | $13,247 |
Other Programs at American University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $120,970 | $89,433 |
| Taxation | $109,043 | — |
| Economics | $103,677 | $46,108 |
| Public Administration | $97,983 | $55,000 |
| Public Policy Analysis | $93,951 | $54,986 |
| Law | $92,991 | $161,696 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $90,564 | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $87,543 | $61,500 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $87,484 | $51,250 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $87,167 | $51,250 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.