International Relations and National Security Studies at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh, NC · Master's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
North Carolina State University at Raleigh graduates in international relations and national security studies earn 26% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 48% of one year’s pay at that point.
How North Carolina State University at Raleigh Compares for International Relations and National Security Studies
All 40 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 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $118,569 | $103,897 | #3 | $88,199 |
| 2 | Rice University Houston, TX | $116,551 | $118,498 | #2 | $82,320 |
| 3 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $114,716 | $100,677 | #5 | $76,550 |
| 4 | Tufts University Medford, MA | $108,836 | $95,841 | #8 | $73,332 |
| 5 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $107,574 | $102,388 | #4 | $80,448 |
| 6 | University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA | $103,784 | $91,393 | #14 | $67,146 |
| 7 | University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA | $101,102 | $91,996 | #12 | $68,368 |
| 8 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $100,647 | $119,071 | #1 | $79,105 |
| 9 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $100,525 | $91,537 | #13 | $73,385 |
| 10 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $100,024 | $87,647 | #19 | $70,707 |
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| 34 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | $71,829 | $76,453 | #32 | $49,158 |
| 35 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $71,169 | $65,460 | #40 | — |
| 36 | The New School New York, NY | $70,655 | $67,249 | #38 | $47,855 |
| 37 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $70,333 | $75,477 | #33 | $51,555 |
| 38 | Troy University Troy, AL | $68,373 | $77,609 | #31 | $79,581 |
| 39 | University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | $65,155 | $73,775 | #35 | $47,514 |
| 40 | SIT Graduate Institute Brattleboro, VT | $64,561 | $66,309 | #39 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do North Carolina State University at Raleigh international relations and national security studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $51,555 one year after graduating and $70,333 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does North Carolina State University at Raleigh rank for international relations and national security studies?
Among 40 colleges reporting earnings for international relations and national security studies graduates, North Carolina State University at Raleigh ranks #37 by median pay four years after graduation, and #33 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is international relations and national security studies at North Carolina State University at Raleigh worth it?
Its graduates earn 26% less than the national median for international relations and national security studies ($95,627), and the median federal debt at graduation is $33,450.
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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.