Doctor’s Degrees in International Relations & National Security
Education Levels of International Relations Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 94 people earned their doctor's degree in international relations. This makes it the 128th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
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 Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for international relations majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for international relations majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in international relations. About 60.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 57 |
| Women | 37 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of international relations doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 33 |
| International Students | 37 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 6 |
Most Popular International Relations Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 19 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in international relations. Learn more about the most popular 19 below:
The most popular school in the United States for international relations students seekinga doctor's degree is Johns Hopkins University. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 15 people received their doctor's degree in international relations from Johns Hopkins. About 40% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for international relations majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Old Dominion University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,590 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in international relations from Old Dominion.
Tufts University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in international relations. Each year, around 12,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 7 people received their doctor's degree in international relations from Tufts.
The 5th most popular school in the country for international relations majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of South Florida - Main Campus. Roughly 50,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in international relations from USF Tampa. About 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Central Florida is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in international relations. Roughly 71,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in international relations from UCF. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
Rutgers University - Newark comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in international relations. Roughly 13,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in international relations from Rutgers Newark. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
Florida International University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in international relations. Roughly 58,800 attend the school each year. 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, 4 people received their doctor's degree in international relations from FIU. Of these students, 67% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for international relations majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Virginia - Main Campus. Each year, around 25,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 3 people received their doctor's degree in international relations from University of Virginia.
American University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in international relations. Roughly 14,000 attend the school each year. 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, 2 people received their doctor's degree in international relations from The American University. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for international relations majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Denver. 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, 2 people received their doctor's degree in international relations from DU.
Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in international relations. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,258 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,064 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in international relations from Georgia Tech.
The 13th most popular school in the country for international relations majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Claremont Graduate University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in international relations from Claremont Graduate University. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for international relations majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Salve Regina University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,180 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in international relations from Salve Regina.
The 15th most popular school in the country for international relations majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Institute of World Politics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in international relations from Institute of World Politics.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to international relations that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Economics | 1,385 |
| Political Science & Government | 737 |
| Sociology | 602 |
| Anthropology | 472 |
| Geography & Cartography | 199 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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