Bachelor’s Degrees in International Relations
Education Levels of International Relations Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 7,741 people earned their bachelor's degree in international relations. This earns it the #50 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 | 7,741 |
| Master’s Degree | 4,455 |
| Graduate Certificate | 397 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 89 |
| Basic Certificate | 51 |
| Associate Degree | 13 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 3 |
Earnings of International Relations Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for international relations students who are bachelor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in international relations. About 62.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,875 |
| Women | 4,866 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of international relations bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 623 |
| Black or African American | 494 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,322 |
| White | 3,920 |
| International Students | 815 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 567 |
Most Popular International Relations Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 353 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. About 65% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
American University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree 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. About 64% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for international relations majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Florida State University. 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. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for international relations majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Florida International University. 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. Of these students, 63% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Georgetown University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree 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. Of these students, 65% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for international relations majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Georgia. 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. About 73% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Boston University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in international relations. 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. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women.
University of Virginia - Main Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in international relations. 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. About 54% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for international relations majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is George Mason University. 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. Of these students, 69% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree 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. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for international relations majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Southern California. 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. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women.
Tufts University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in international relations. 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. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in international relations. 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. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.
Virginia Tech comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in international relations. 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. Of these students, 63% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Davis comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in international relations. 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. Around 65% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
University of Denver is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree 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. Of these students, 71% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Indiana University - Bloomington comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees 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, 108 people received their bachelor's degree in international relations from IU Bloomington. Of these students, 75% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Michigan State University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree 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. About 47% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in international relations. 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. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree 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. About 70% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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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 |
|---|---|
| International Security | 212 |
| Other International Relations | 126 |
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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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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