International Relations and National Security Studies at Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
Wheaton College graduates in international relations and national security studies earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Wheaton College Compares for International Relations and National Security Studies
All 118 colleges reporting international relations and national security studies earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $99,205 | $87,064 | #8 | $44,004 |
| 2 | Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA | $96,520 | $87,827 | #7 | — |
| 3 | Fairfield University Fairfield, CT | $94,347 | $84,942 | #10 | $49,239 |
| 4 | Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey Monterey, CA | $92,728 | $84,376 | #12 | $68,344 |
| 5 | Middlebury College Middlebury, VT | $92,728 | $95,239 | #1 | $68,344 |
| 6 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $91,075 | $82,872 | #14 | $76,166 |
| 7 | William & Mary Williamsburg, VA | $91,065 | $82,923 | #13 | $47,270 |
| 8 | Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA | $90,393 | $91,930 | #2 | $77,312 |
| 9 | Angelo State University San Angelo, TX | $87,991 | $89,461 | #5 | $53,246 |
| 10 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $87,439 | $88,926 | #6 | $65,559 |
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| 61 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $66,064 | $70,500 | #37 | $38,584 |
| 62 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $65,775 | $59,851 | #82 | $31,254 |
| 63 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $65,510 | $77,502 | #21 | $48,142 |
| 64 | Wheaton College Wheaton, IL | $65,230 | $64,088 | #61 | $40,084 |
| 65 | Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA | $65,169 | $66,277 | #50 | $39,630 |
| 66 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | $64,715 | $64,327 | #59 | $38,250 |
| 67 | Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY | $64,710 | $73,271 | #28 | — |
Other Majors at Wheaton College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $84,829 | $62,889 | #138 of 368 |
| Computer Science | — | $81,470 | — |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $80,258 | $55,300 | #41 of 84 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $69,566 | $32,375 | #32 of 156 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $60,695 | $39,321 | #157 of 660 |
| English Language and Literature | $52,647 | $32,723 | #182 of 576 |
| Psychology | $49,974 | $31,658 | #512 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $48,374 | $47,714 | #322 of 680 |
| Political Science and Government | — | $45,069 | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $42,635 | $37,025 | #210 of 225 |
| Religious Education | $42,605 | $31,892 | #7 of 12 |
| Music | $40,329 | $26,540 | #181 of 268 |
| Philosophy | $40,076 | — | #82 of 86 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $38,363 | $23,202 | #292 of 423 |
| Anthropology | $37,501 | — | #174 of 188 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | — | $29,986 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wheaton College international relations and national security studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,084 one year after graduating and $65,230 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wheaton College rank for international relations and national security studies?
Among 118 colleges reporting earnings for international relations and national security studies graduates, Wheaton College ranks #64 by median pay four years after graduation, and #61 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is international relations and national security studies at Wheaton College worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for international relations and national security studies ($66,596), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,250.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.