International Relations and National Security Studies (Bachelor's Degree) at University of West Florida

Est. Earnings (1yr)Estimated

$31,813

Est. from FL median (7 programs)

Median DebtReported

$14,799

32% below national median

Based on U.S. Department of Education data (October 2025 release). Some figures are estimates based on similar programs — see details below.

Where University of West Florida 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
University of West Florida	—	$47,854	—
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach	$46,868	$56,612	+21%
University of Miami	$31,813	$56,480	+78%
Rollins College	$28,113	$53,145	+89%
Florida State University	$32,098	$52,157	+62%

Compare to Similar Programs in Florida

International Relations and National Security Studies bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Florida (14 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
University of West FloridaPensacola	$6,360	$31,813*	$47,854	$14,799	—
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona BeachDaytona Beach	$42,304	$46,868*	$56,612	$22,901	0.49
Florida International UniversityMiami	$6,565	$33,417*	$48,094	$18,637	0.56
Florida State UniversityTallahassee	$5,656	$32,098*	$52,157	$17,767	0.55
University of MiamiCoral Gables	$59,926	$31,813*	$56,480	$17,250	0.54
University of South FloridaTampa	$6,410	$30,977*	$43,832	$18,250	0.59
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 decisionmaking, 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.

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.

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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 University of West Florida, approximately 33% 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 7 similar programs in FL. Actual outcomes may vary.