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International Relations and National Security Studies bachelor's degree programs in Ohio

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

5Programs reporting earnings

$57,228Median year-4 earnings

$25,500Median federal debt

5Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Ohio

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

1Miami University-OxfordOxford · $21,977 federal debt$67,301 2Ohio State University-Main CampusColumbus · $19,500 federal debt$66,064 3University of Cincinnati-Main CampusCincinnati · $25,625 federal debt$57,228 4Kent State University at KentKent · $25,500 federal debt$51,747 5Cleveland State UniversityCleveland · $25,500 federal debt$45,045

CAREER CONTEXT IN OH

What related occupations pay in Ohio

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: $129,940
Middle 50% wage range: $92,740–$168,600
State employment: 7,360
Projected growth: +4.9%
Annual openings: 100,900

10th–90th percentile: $65,770–$211,540

19-3094Political Scientists

State median wage: $119,370
Middle 50% wage range: $94,700–$135,620
State employment: 40
Projected growth: -2.0%
Annual openings: 400

10th–90th percentile: $63,590–$142,080

25-1065Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $80,090
Middle 50% wage range: $63,720–$104,550
State employment: 460
Projected growth: +2.5%
Annual openings: 1,500

10th–90th percentile: $46,910–$126,940

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Ohio; 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	Miami University-Oxford	Oxford	$67,301	$21,977
2	Ohio State University-Main Campus	Columbus	$66,064	$19,500
3	University of Cincinnati-Main Campus	Cincinnati	$57,228	$25,625
4	Kent State University at Kent	Kent	$51,747	$25,500
5	Cleveland State University	Cleveland	$45,045	$25,500

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 Ohio

What do International Relations and National Security Studies bachelor's degree graduates earn in Ohio?

Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $57,228 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $25,500 among the 5 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Ohio colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Miami University-Oxford has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.