Best International Relations and National Security Studies Degrees in the US by ROI
Top colleges ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment across all active states. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
1
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$341,580
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$32,085
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Texas A&M University-College Station
Grad rate: 83.7% |
TX | +$341,580 | $65,496 | $32,085 | N/A | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
Find Best International Relations and National Security Studies Degrees by State
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