International Relations and National Security Studies master's degree programs in New York

Compare 5 reporting programs using the same federal field and master's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

5Programs reporting earnings

$93,034Median year-4 earnings

Not availableMedian federal debt

0Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in New York

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1Columbia University in the City of New YorkNew York · Debt not reported$107,574 2Fordham UniversityBronx · Debt not reported$93,706 3New York UniversityNew York · Debt not reported$93,034 4Syracuse UniversitySyracuse · Debt not reported$92,844 5The New SchoolNew York · Debt not reported$70,655

CAREER CONTEXT IN NY

What related occupations pay in New York

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

11-9199Managers, All Other

State median wage: $167,200
Middle 50% wage range: $124,530–$221,680
State employment: 18,470
Projected growth: +4.9%
Annual openings: 100,900

10th–90th percentile: $90,760–$305,970

25-1065Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $104,050
Middle 50% wage range: $77,670–$139,500
State employment: 1,460
Projected growth: +2.5%
Annual openings: 1,500

10th–90th percentile: $64,100–$211,420

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in New York; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	Columbia University in the City of New York	New York	$107,574	Not available
2	Fordham University	Bronx	$93,706	Not available
3	New York University	New York	$93,034	Not available
4	Syracuse University	Syracuse	$92,844	Not available
5	The New School	New York	$70,655	Not available

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on International Relations and National Security Studies in New York

What do International Relations and National Security Studies master's degree graduates earn in New York?

Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $93,034 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The current federal release does not contain enough reportable debt figures for this comparison.

Which New York colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Columbia University in the City of New York has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.