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College Scorecard program reportCIP 45.09 · UNITID 164988
Boston University

International Relations and National Security Studies

Bachelor's Degree · Boston, MA

At Boston University, the International Relations and National Security Studies bachelor's degree program reported $66,661 median earnings four years after completion and $25,000 median federal debt among 141 working graduates.

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

Median earnings$66,661Working graduates four years after completion
Median federal debt$25,000Stafford and Grad PLUS debt for the program cohort
Working graduates141Four-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 Boston University earn and borrow?

Four-year median earnings were $66,661, five-year median earnings were $74,117, and median federal debt was $25,000 for the published program cohorts.

Median earnings four years after completion$66,661
Median earnings five years after completion$74,117

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 Boston University’s International Relations and National Security Studies program compare?

Among 25 published bachelor's degree records in this field, earnings ranked at the 36th percentile and debt was lower than about 10% of peers.

Four-year earnings percentile36th

Higher earnings than about 36% of published same-field, same-credential records.

Debt position10%

Lower median debt than about 10% 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 Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA · Bachelor's Degree · 156 working graduates$84,866 earnings · $13,765 debtUniversity 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 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 Boston University cost and completion data?

The Boston University 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.

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts · Private nonprofit

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Answers at a glance

International Relations and National Security Studies at Boston University: frequently asked questions

The program FAQ reports $66,661 four-year median earnings, $25,000 median federal debt, 141 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 $66,661 four years after completion and $74,117 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 $25,000 across a reported debt cohort of 179 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.