Bachelor’s Degrees in International Relations & National Security
Education Levels of International Relations Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 8,079 people earned their bachelor's degree in international relations. This earns it the #58 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in international relations at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 8,079 |
| Master’s Degree | 5,262 |
| Graduate Certificate | 558 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 94 |
| Basic Certificate | 77 |
| Associate Degree | 13 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 3 |
Earnings of International Relations Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in international relations is $37,507. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $31,885 and the high is $45,492.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in international relations is $47,866. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $56,379 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $34,617.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $569.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in international relations. About 61.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,080 |
| Women | 4,999 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of international relations bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 636 |
| Black or African American | 506 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,378 |
| White | 4,141 |
| International Students | 822 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 596 |
Most Popular International Relations Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 365 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in international relations. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
George Washington University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for international relations majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Each year, around 27,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 563 people received their bachelor's degree in international relations from GWU. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in international relations at George Washington University make a median salary of 37,507.
American University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in international relations. Each year, around 14,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,724 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 415 people received their bachelor's degree in international relations from The American University. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women. American University international relations graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,507.
Florida State University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in international relations. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 317 people received their bachelor's degree in international relations from Florida State. Of these students, 66% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in international relations at Florida State University make a median salary of 37,507.
Florida International University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in international relations. Each year, around 58,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 302 people received their bachelor's degree in international relations from FIU. About 63% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that FIU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,507.
Georgetown University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in international relations. Each year, around 19,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,848 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 289 people received their bachelor's degree in international relations from Georgetown. About 65% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Georgetown graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,507.
University of Georgia is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in international relations. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 264 people received their bachelor's degree in international relations from UGA. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women. Data shows that UGA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,507.
The 7th most popular school in the country for international relations majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Boston University. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 237 people received their bachelor's degree in international relations from Boston U. Of these students, 66% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in international relations at Boston University make a median salary of 37,507.
The 8th most popular school in the country for international relations majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Virginia - Main Campus. Roughly 25,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,823 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,118 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 203 people received their bachelor's degree in international relations from University of Virginia. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in international relations at University of Virginia - Main Campus make a median salary of 37,507.
George Mason University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in international relations. Roughly 38,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 180 people received their bachelor's degree in international relations from GMU. About 69% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that GMU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,507.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in international relations. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 176 people received their bachelor's degree in international relations from Ohio State. Of these students, 62% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Ohio State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,507.
University of Southern California is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in international relations. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 171 people received their bachelor's degree in international relations from USC. Of these students, 61% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Southern California international relations graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,507.
The 12th most popular school in the country for international relations majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Tufts University. Roughly 12,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,358 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,324 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 160 people received their bachelor's degree in international relations from Tufts. Of these students, 52% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Tufts graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,507.
The 13th most popular school in the country for international relations majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 158 people received their bachelor's degree in international relations from Penn State University Park. Of these students, 62% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in international relations at Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 37,507.
The 14th most popular school in the country for international relations majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Virginia Tech. Roughly 37,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 156 people received their bachelor's degree in international relations from Virginia Tech. About 63% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in international relations at Virginia Tech make a median salary of 37,507.
The 15th most popular school in the country for international relations majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Davis. Roughly 39,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 151 people received their bachelor's degree in international relations from UC Davis. Of these students, 71% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in international relations at University of California - Davis make a median salary of 37,507.
Indiana University - Bloomington is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in international relations. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 119 people received their bachelor's degree in international relations from IU Bloomington. About 78% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Indiana University - Bloomington international relations graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,507.
University of Denver comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in international relations. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,032 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 113 people received their bachelor's degree in international relations from DU. About 71% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Denver international relations graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,507.
Michigan State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in international relations. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their bachelor's degree in international relations from Michigan State. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in international relations at Michigan State University make a median salary of 37,507.
The 19th most popular school in the country for international relations majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Johns Hopkins University. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 104 people received their bachelor's degree in international relations from Johns Hopkins. Of these students, 64% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Johns Hopkins University international relations graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,507.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in international relations. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their bachelor's degree in international relations from UMN Twin Cities. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in international relations at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities make a median salary of 37,507.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to international relations that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 41,131 |
| Economics | 35,886 |
| Sociology | 25,951 |
| Anthropology | 8,349 |
| General Social Sciences | 5,605 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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