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College Scorecard program reportCIP 45.09 · UNITID 123961
University of Southern California

International Relations and National Security Studies

Bachelor's Degree · Los Angeles, CA

At University of Southern California, the International Relations and National Security Studies bachelor's degree program reported $84,866 median earnings four years after completion and $13,765 median federal debt among 156 working graduates.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 releaseDownload source data ↗

Median earnings$84,866Working graduates four years after completion
Median federal debt$13,765Stafford and Grad PLUS debt for the program cohort
Working graduates156Four-year earnings cohort
Peer records25Same field and credential passing the evidence rule

01 · Published outcomes

How much do International Relations and National Security Studies graduates at University of Southern California earn and borrow?

Four-year median earnings were $84,866, five-year median earnings were $87,675, and median federal debt was $13,765 for the published program cohorts.

Median earnings four years after completion$84,866
Median earnings five years after completion$87,675

Earnings cover graduates who were working and not enrolled. Median debt uses a separate federal borrower cohort and is not a yearly payment.

02 · Same-field context

How does University of Southern California’s International Relations and National Security Studies program compare?

Among 25 published bachelor's degree records in this field, earnings ranked at the 100th percentile and debt was lower than about 92% of peers.

Four-year earnings percentile100th

Higher earnings than about 100% of published same-field, same-credential records.

Debt position92%

Lower median debt than about 92% of published same-field, same-credential records.

Percentiles describe this published peer group; they are not a rating of instruction, selectivity, or individual outcomes.

03 · Comparison records

Which colleges publish International Relations and National Security Studies for the same credential?

The comparison group contains 25 institution-program records with the same field and credential, at least 75 working graduates, and published earnings and debt.

University of Virginia-Main CampusCharlottesville, VA · Bachelor's Degree · 128 working graduates$82,991 earnings · $20,672 debtGeorgetown UniversityWashington, DC · Bachelor's Degree · 131 working graduates$82,197 earnings · $17,500 debtFordham UniversityBronx, NY · Bachelor's Degree · 99 working graduates$77,234 earnings · $25,843 debtGeorge Washington UniversityWashington, DC · Bachelor's Degree · 433 working graduates$76,751 earnings · $22,000 debtEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona BeachDaytona Beach, FL · Bachelor's Degree · 87 working graduates$75,520 earnings · $22,901 debtMichigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MI · Bachelor's Degree · 105 working graduates$74,709 earnings · $24,766 debtAmerican UniversityWashington, DC · Bachelor's Degree · 444 working graduates$73,865 earnings · $23,250 debtVirginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBlacksburg, VA · Bachelor's Degree · 95 working graduates$71,988 earnings · $21,500 debtSeton Hall UniversitySouth Orange, NJ · Bachelor's Degree · 77 working graduates$71,949 earnings · $22,500 debtPennsylvania State University-Main CampusUniversity Park, PA · Bachelor's Degree · 112 working graduates$71,001 earnings · $25,000 debtUniversity of GeorgiaAthens, GA · Bachelor's Degree · 107 working graduates$70,510 earnings · $19,500 debtGeorge Mason UniversityFairfax, VA · Bachelor's Degree · 196 working graduates$69,399 earnings · $23,000 debtJames Madison UniversityHarrisonburg, VA · Bachelor's Degree · 87 working graduates$68,798 earnings · $18,460 debtSyracuse UniversitySyracuse, NY · Bachelor's Degree · 102 working graduates$68,049 earnings · $26,635 debtUniversity of California-DavisDavis, CA · Bachelor's Degree · 180 working graduates$67,056 earnings · $12,416 debtBoston UniversityBoston, MA · Bachelor's Degree · 141 working graduates$66,661 earnings · $25,000 debtOhio State University-Main CampusColumbus, OH · Bachelor's Degree · 176 working graduates$66,064 earnings · $19,500 debtSan Francisco State UniversitySan Francisco, CA · Bachelor's Degree · 85 working graduates$65,775 earnings · $16,750 debt

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04 · Institution context

Where can I find University of Southern California cost and completion data?

The University of Southern California institution report publishes school-level net price, completion, retention, undergraduate aid, and debt; those measures use cohorts separate from this program’s earnings and debt cohorts.

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California · Private nonprofit

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Answers at a glance

International Relations and National Security Studies at University of Southern California: frequently asked questions

The program FAQ reports $84,866 four-year median earnings, $13,765 median federal debt, 156 working graduates, and 25 same-field peer records.

How much do graduates of this International Relations and National Security Studies program earn?

Median earnings were $84,866 four years after completion and $87,675 five years after completion for working graduates who were not enrolled.

What is the median federal debt for this International Relations and National Security Studies program?

The published median federal debt was $13,765 across a reported debt cohort of 172 borrowers.

How is the peer group selected?

Peers share CIP field 45.09 and the Bachelor's Degree credential level, have at least 75 working graduates, and have published earnings and debt medians.