International Relations and National Security Studies at Institute of World Politics
Master's Degree
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How Institute of World Politics graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institute of World Politics | $77,008 | $91,635 | +19% |
| Georgetown University | $88,199 | $108,290 | +23% |
| Johns Hopkins University | $76,550 | $98,597 | +29% |
| George Washington University | $70,707 | $91,907 | +30% |
| American University | $69,872 | $87,543 | +25% |
Compare to Similar Programs in District of Columbia
International Relations and National Security Studies masters's programs at peer institutions in District of Columbia (6 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Institute of World PoliticsWashington | — | $77,008 | $91,635 | — | — |
 Georgetown UniversityWashington | $65,081 | $88,199 | $108,290 | — | — |
 George Washington UniversityWashington | $64,990 | $70,707 | $91,907 | — | — |
 American UniversityWashington | $56,543 | $69,872 | $87,543 | — | — |
| National Median | — | $66,510 | — | — | — |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with international relations and national security studies graduates
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.