International Relations and National Security Studies at Northwestern University
Evanston, Illinois • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$73,180
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$73,180
International Relations and National Security Studies
National Average
$49,867
All schools, same program
School Average
$87,225
All programs at Northwestern University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
37
Completers (IPEDS)
375
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$19,234
Median Debt
0.26
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$160/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$73,180
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 Northwestern University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | $273,201 | — |
| Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies | $250,658 | $81,076 |
| Law | $227,792 | $154,286 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $217,138 | $172,164 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $203,846 | $76,735 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $193,869 | — |
| Engineering, Other | $182,840 | $64,256 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $182,280 | — |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | $145,020 | $75,943 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $139,924 | $42,454 |
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.