International Relations Bachelor’s Degrees
A bachelor’s degree in International Relations is offered at 327 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abachelor’s degree in International Relations.
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Education Levels of International Relations Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 11,684 students earned theirInternational Relations majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in International Relations at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 1 |
| Associate’s Degree | 18 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 7,153 |
| Master’s Degree | 4,416 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 95 |
Earnings of International Relations Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in International Relations of $67,113 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $52,048 |
| 4 years | $67,113 |
| 5 years | $78,479 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular International Relations Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 414 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in International Relations. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for International Relations students seeking a bachelor's degree is Johns Hopkins University. This school awarded 856 bachelor's degrees in International Relations in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American University is a popular choice for International Relations majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 794 people received their bachelor's degree in International Relations from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
George Washington University is a popular choice for International Relations majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 716 bachelor's degrees in International Relations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in International Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgetown University is a popular choice for International Relations majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 639 people received their bachelor's degree in International Relations from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Tufts University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in International Relations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 334 people received their bachelor's degree in International Relations from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in International Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in International Relations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 301 people received their bachelor's degree in International Relations from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in International Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in International Relations. This school awarded 266 bachelor's degrees in International Relations in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for International Relations majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 239 bachelor's degrees in International Relations in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in International Relations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 234 people received their bachelor's degree in International Relations from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in International Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in International Relations. This school awarded 233 bachelor's degrees in International Relations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in International Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boston University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in International Relations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 197 people received their bachelor's degree in International Relations from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Chicago comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in International Relations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 186 people received their bachelor's degree in International Relations from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in International Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brown University is a popular choice for International Relations majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 178 people received their bachelor's degree in International Relations from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in International Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Denver comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in International Relations. This school awarded 174 bachelor's degrees in International Relations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in International Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Syracuse University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in International Relations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 155 people received their bachelor's degree in International Relations from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Virginia-Main Campus is a popular choice for International Relations majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 145 bachelor's degrees in International Relations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in International Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in International Relations. This school awarded 142 bachelor's degrees in International Relations in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
George Mason University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in International Relations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 140 people received their bachelor's degree in International Relations from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University is a popular choice for International Relations majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 125 people received their bachelor's degree in International Relations from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in International Relations. This school awarded 123 bachelor's degrees in International Relations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in International Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to International Relations that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| National Security Policy Studies | 788 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies, Other | 563 |
References
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- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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