International Relations and National Security Studies (Bachelor's Degree) at Northeastern University Oakland

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$36,669

Est. from CA median (13 programs)

Median Debt

$21,125

2% below national median

Where Northeastern University Oakland Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all international relations and national security studies bachelors's programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School	1 Year	4 Years	Growth
Northeastern University Oakland	—	$59,965	—
Stanford University	$76,166	$96,952	+27%
Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey	$68,344	$84,567	+24%
University of Southern California	$52,262	$73,645	+41%
Occidental College	$35,231	$69,388	+97%

Compare to Similar Programs in California

International Relations and National Security Studies bachelors's programs at peer institutions in California (32 total in state)

School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
Northeastern University OaklandOakland	$63,949	$36,669*	$59,965	$21,125	—
Stanford UniversityStanford	$62,484	$76,166*	$96,952	—	—
Middlebury Institute of International Studies at MontereyMonterey	—	$68,344*	$84,567	—	—
University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles	$68,237	$52,262*	$73,645	$13,765	0.26
University of San DiegoSan Diego	$56,444	$50,948*	$56,779	$24,100	0.47
California State University Maritime AcademyVallejo	$7,672	$42,924*	—	$26,000	0.61
National Median	—	$37,198*	—	$21,634	0.58

* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with international relations and national security studies graduates

Political Scientists

Study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. May study topics, such as public opinion, political decision-making, and ideology. May analyze the structure and operation of governments, as well as various political entities. May conduct public opinion surveys, analyze election results, or analyze public documents.

$139,380/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in political science, international affairs, and international relations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Managers, All Other

All managers not listed separately.

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Compliance Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization to ensure compliance with ethical or regulatory standards.

Security Managers

Direct an organization's security functions, including physical security and safety of employees, facilities, and assets.

Loss Prevention Managers

Plan and direct policies, procedures, or systems to prevent the loss of assets. Determine risk exposure or potential liability, and develop risk control measures.

Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers

Plan and direct cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated properties for reuse. Does not include properties sufficiently contaminated to qualify as Superfund sites.

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.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 13 similar programs in CA. Actual outcomes may vary.