Name: International Relations and National Security Studies (CIP 45.09): international graduates and related occupations
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1,785

International graduates, 2024–25

638 bachelor's · 1,010 master's · 19 doctoral

12 months

OPT after graduation

427

Four-year schools that offer it

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Occupations related to International Relations and National Security Studies

Annual openings and 10-year change: BLS projections 2025-35. Median pay: BLS, May 2025. LCA filings: Apr 2025–Mar 2026.

OccupationAnnual openings10-yr changeMedian payLCA filings

Political ScientistsSOC 19-3094400 openings a year · 98 LCA filings400−2%$142,08098

College teaching in this field: Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary · usually requires a doctorate

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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2024–25 (U.S. Department of Education) · DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List · BLS OEWS, May 2025 · BLS Employment Projections 2025-35 · U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, Apr 2025–Mar 2026. Methodology