International Relations and National Security Studies at Hamilton College
Clinton, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
Hamilton College graduates in international relations and national security studies earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Hamilton 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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| 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 | — |
| 68 | Hamilton College Clinton, NY | $64,585 | $61,472 | #75 | $45,332 |
| 69 | Florida International University Miami, FL | $64,399 | $68,544 | #44 | $33,417 |
| 70 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | $63,984 | $68,103 | #45 | $32,098 |
| 71 | Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY | $63,591 | $60,525 | #79 | $31,956 |
Other Majors at Hamilton College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $130,633 | $71,350 | #15 of 368 |
| Political Science and Government | $88,019 | $58,807 | #24 of 565 |
| Mathematics | $83,211 | $53,698 | #65 of 309 |
| Public Policy Analysis | — | $56,158 | — |
| Biology | — | $43,639 | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $42,806 | $28,442 | #90 of 137 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | $41,946 | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | — | $39,880 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Hamilton College international relations and national security studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $45,332 one year after graduating and $64,585 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Hamilton College rank for international relations and national security studies?
Among 118 colleges reporting earnings for international relations and national security studies graduates, Hamilton College ranks #68 by median pay four years after graduation, and #75 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is international relations and national security studies at Hamilton College worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for international relations and national security studies ($66,596), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,000.
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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.