Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Vermont

International Relations and National Security Studies masters's programs at peer institutions in Vermont (3 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
SIT Graduate Institute$54,321
Middlebury College$69,196$81,085
Norwich University$66,348$86,674
National Median$66,510

Other International Relations and National Security Studies Programs in Vermont

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Vermont schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Middlebury College
Middlebury
$65,280$69,196
Norwich University
Northfield
$49,600$66,348

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.