International Relations and National Security Studies at SUNY College at Potsdam
Bachelor's Degree
Compare to Similar Programs in New York
International Relations and National Security Studies bachelors's programs at peer institutions in New York (37 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUNY College at Potsdam | $36,754* | — | — | — |
| Fordham University | $46,653* | $67,198 | $25,843 | 0.55 |
| Hamilton College | $45,332* | — | $19,000 | 0.42 |
| Syracuse University | $43,249* | $57,789 | $26,635 | 0.62 |
| Hobart William Smith Colleges | $40,648* | — | $26,000 | 0.64 |
| SUNY College at Geneseo | $36,754* | $54,921 | $21,519 | 0.59 |
| National Median | $37,198* | — | $21,634 | 0.58 |
Other International Relations and National Security Studies Programs in New York
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New York schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fordham University Bronx | $61,992 | $46,653 | $25,843 |
| Hamilton College Clinton | $65,740 | $45,332 | $19,000 |
| Syracuse University Syracuse | $63,061 | $43,249 | $26,635 |
| Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva | $63,268 | $40,648 | $26,000 |
| SUNY College at Geneseo Geneseo | $8,966 | $36,754 | $21,519 |
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). At SUNY College at Potsdam, approximately 43% of students receive Pell grants. 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 9 similar programs in NY. Actual outcomes may vary.