International Relations and National Security Studies at Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
Old Dominion University graduates in international relations and national security studies earn 18% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Old Dominion University 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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| 97 | The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | $55,419 | $62,905 | #67 | $35,324 |
| 98 | University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC | $54,781 | $60,744 | #78 | $33,612 |
| 99 | University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Oshkosh, WI | $54,506 | $56,716 | #90 | $36,726 |
| 100 | Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA | $54,505 | $49,632 | #106 | $33,581 |
| 101 | Gonzaga University Spokane, WA | $53,458 | $49,170 | #108 | — |
| 102 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $53,407 | $54,299 | #97 | $20,547 |
| 103 | California State University-Chico Chico, CA | $52,150 | $47,453 | #110 | $39,060 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Old Dominion University international relations and national security studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,581 one year after graduating and $54,505 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Old Dominion University rank for international relations and national security studies?
Among 118 colleges reporting earnings for international relations and national security studies graduates, Old Dominion University ranks #100 by median pay four years after graduation, and #106 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is international relations and national security studies at Old Dominion University worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% less than the national median for international relations and national security studies ($66,596), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,187.
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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.