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International Relations & Security at Michigan State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for International Relations & Security, you may want to check out the program at Michigan State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Michigan State University is located in East Lansing, MI.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 104 international relations & security graduations were recorded at Michigan State University.

Studying Online at Michigan State University

Distance learning is available at Michigan State University. Of 52,089 students, 2,681 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 24,643 (47%) took at least some classes online.

International Relations & Security Rankings at Michigan State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Michigan State University’s International Relations & Security program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#1 of 4
Best Value	Michigan	#4 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#5 of 18
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#11 of 18
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#54 of 158
Best Value	Nationwide	#74 of 155

Earnings for International Relations & Security Graduates from Michigan State University

Graduates of Michigan State University’s International Relations & Security program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$42,937
2 years	$44,170
3 years	$57,664
4 years	$63,752
5 years	$75,882

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, International Relations & Security graduates from Michigan State University report median earnings of $63,752, compared with $69,754 for all Michigan State University graduates — about 9% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for International Relations & Security graduates from Michigan State University stands at $24,766.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of International Relations & Security graduates at Michigan State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, International Relations & Security graduates at Michigan State University are 52% women (54) and 48% men (50).

International Relations & Security Bachelor’s Program at Michigan State University

Of the 104 bachelor’s international relations & security degrees awarded at Michigan State University, 52% were women (54) and 48% were men (50).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of International Relations & Security bachelor’s degree recipients at Michigan State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	77
Hispanic / Latino	9
Black / African American	3
Asian	5
Two or More Races	7
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 23% of International Relations & Security bachelor’s degree recipients at Michigan State University, lower than the national average of 38%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific International Relations & Security Concentrations at Michigan State University

This International Relations & Security program at Michigan State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
International Relations	104

Best-Paid Careers for International Relations & Security Graduates

Students who finish International Relations & Security program at Michigan State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for International Relations & Security majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers	$169,952
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$122,567
Compliance Managers	$117,178
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	$99,321
Managers, All Other	$95,684
Regulatory Affairs Managers	$77,828
Political Scientists	$71,521
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$66,472

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.