Doctor’s Degrees in International Relations & National Security
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Education Levels of International Relations Majors
In 2020-2021, 73 doctor's degrees were awarded to international relations majors. 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 | 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 Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in international relations is $49,080. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $49,080 and the high is $49,080.
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 61.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 45 |
| Women | 28 |
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 | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 38 |
| International Students | 15 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 4 |
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 $58,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,720 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their doctor's degree in international relations from Johns Hopkins. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for international relations majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Southern California. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 doctor's degrees were handed out to international relations majors at USC. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for international relations majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Old Dominion University. Roughly 24,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,029 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,207 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 doctor's degrees were handed out to international relations majors at Old Dominion.
Tufts University comes in at #4 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 $61,646 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,196 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 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. The international relations program at University of South Florida - Main Campus awarded 5 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to international relations majors at UCF.
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 $12,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,168 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their doctor's degree in international relations from Rutgers Newark. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% 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 $8,912 per year. The international relations program at Florida International University awarded 4 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 25% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Kansas State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in international relations. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,489 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,294 per year. The international relations program at Kansas State University awarded 3 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 $16,547 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,674 per year. The international relations program at University of Virginia - Main Campus awarded 3 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
American University comes in at #11 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 $50,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,447 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 doctor's degrees were handed out to international relations majors at The American University.
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 $53,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,640 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 doctor's degrees were handed out to international relations majors at DU. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $14,570 per year. The international relations program at Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus awarded 1 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
The 13th most popular school in the country for international relations majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Claremont Graduate University. The international relations program at Claremont Graduate University awarded 1 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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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 | 1,248 |
| Political Science & Government | 654 |
| Sociology | 577 |
| Anthropology | 469 |
| Geography & Cartography | 249 |
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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