by our College Data Analytics Team
[International Relations National Security](/majors/social-sciences/international-relations-national-security/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. The schools below stand out for the salaries their international relations national security graduates go on to command.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools to find where international relations national security graduates earn the most.
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If you want to know which schools send international relations national security graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
Johns Hopkins University earned the #1 spot for highest-paid international relations national security graduates in Maryland. Set in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career international relations national security graduates from Johns Hopkins University make a median of around $112,148 per year.
Washington College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in international relations national security, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the town of Chestertown, Washington College is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career international relations national security graduates from Washington College make a median of around $50,830 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at Towson University earned it the #3 place for international relations national security. Set in the city of Towson, Towson University is a public institution. Early-career international relations national security graduates from Towson University make a median of around $62,673 per year.
A rank of #4 makes Goucher College one of the highest-paying schools for international relations national security. Located in the city of Baltimore, Goucher College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, international relations national security degree recipients from Goucher College typically earn about $25,868 annually.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their international relations national security graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 4 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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