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

Compare 9 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

9Programs reporting earnings

$71,001Median year-4 earnings

$25,000Median federal debt

7Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Pennsylvania

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

1Bucknell UniversityLewisburg · Debt not reported$90,393 2University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia · $10,470 federal debt$87,439 3Lehigh UniversityBethlehem · $21,250 federal debt$79,569 4Pennsylvania State University-World CampusUniversity Park · $25,000 federal debt$71,001 5Pennsylvania State University-Main CampusUniversity Park · $25,000 federal debt$71,001 6Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh ValleyCenter Valley · $25,000 federal debt$71,001 7Duquesne UniversityPittsburgh · $26,113 federal debt$65,169 8Dickinson CollegeCarlisle · $19,000 federal debt$62,570 9Susquehanna UniversitySelinsgrove · Debt not reported$44,784

CAREER CONTEXT IN PA

What related occupations pay in Pennsylvania

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

19-3094Political Scientists

State median wage: $140,020
Middle 50% wage range: $89,750–$169,580
State employment: 70
Projected growth: -2.0%
Annual openings: 400

10th–90th percentile: $70,450–$203,130

11-9199Managers, All Other

State median wage: $131,600
Middle 50% wage range: $99,060–$171,340
State employment: 20,170
Projected growth: +4.9%
Annual openings: 100,900

10th–90th percentile: $76,260–$217,320

25-1065Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $97,230
Middle 50% wage range: $75,590–$121,780
State employment: 660
Projected growth: +2.5%
Annual openings: 1,500

10th–90th percentile: $61,350–$152,080

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Pennsylvania; 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	Bucknell University	Lewisburg	$90,393	Not available
2	University of Pennsylvania	Philadelphia	$87,439	$10,470
3	Lehigh University	Bethlehem	$79,569	$21,250
4	Pennsylvania State University-World Campus	University Park	$71,001	$25,000
5	Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus	University Park	$71,001	$25,000
6	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley	Center Valley	$71,001	$25,000
7	Duquesne University	Pittsburgh	$65,169	$26,113
8	Dickinson College	Carlisle	$62,570	$19,000
9	Susquehanna University	Selinsgrove	$44,784	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 Pennsylvania

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

Across 9 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $71,001 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $25,000 among the 7 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Pennsylvania colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

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