Bachelor’s Degrees in International Relations & National Security
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Education Levels of International Relations Majors
In 2020-2021, 9,158 bachelor's degrees were awarded to international relations majors. 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 | 9,158 |
| Master’s Degree | 4,426 |
| Graduate Certificate | 511 |
| Basic Certificate | 98 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 73 |
| Associate Degree | 35 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 5 |
Earnings of International Relations Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in international relations is $35,647. 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 $30,239 and the high is $39,682.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in international relations is $21,827. 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, $24,873 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $19,149.
The median monthly payment of a international relations graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $489.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in international relations. About 62.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,474 |
| Women | 5,684 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of international relations bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 649 |
| Black or African American | 604 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,498 |
| White | 4,868 |
| International Students | 862 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 677 |
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 $57,894 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,850 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 563 people received their bachelor's degree in international relations from GWU. About 64% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $50,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,447 per year. The international relations program at American University awarded 415 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 65% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The international relations program at Florida State University awarded 317 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 58% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $8,912 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 302 bachelor's degrees were handed out to international relations majors at FIU. About 64% of this group were women, and 79% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $59,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,672 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 289 bachelor's degrees were handed out to international relations majors at Georgetown. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 264 people received their bachelor's degree in international relations from UGA. Of these students, 66% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $58,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,560 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 237 bachelor's degrees were handed out to international relations majors at Boston U. About 60% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $16,547 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,674 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 203 people received their bachelor's degree in international relations from University of Virginia. Of these students, 52% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $9,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,035 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 180 people received their bachelor's degree in international relations from GMU. About 65% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. The international relations program at Ohio State University - Main Campus awarded 176 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
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 $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 171 people received their bachelor's degree in international relations from USC. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
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 $61,646 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,196 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 160 bachelor's degrees were handed out to international relations majors at Tufts. Of these students, 49% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for international relations majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Pennsylvania State University - University Park. Each year, around 89,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. The international relations program at Pennsylvania State University - University Park awarded 158 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 57% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,098 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 156 bachelor's degrees were handed out to international relations majors at Virginia Tech. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 151 people received their bachelor's degree in international relations from UC Davis. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.
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 $9,913 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,909 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 119 bachelor's degrees were handed out to international relations majors at IU Bloomington. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.
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 $53,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,640 per year. The international relations program at University of Denver awarded 113 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.
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 $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 106 bachelor's degrees were handed out to international relations majors at Michigan State. Of these students, 55% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $58,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,720 per year. The international relations program at Johns Hopkins University awarded 104 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 68% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,844 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 99 people received their bachelor's degree in international relations from UMN Twin Cities. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.
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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 | 43,812 |
| Economics | 39,397 |
| Sociology | 29,576 |
| Criminology | 9,710 |
| Anthropology | 8,890 |
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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