Master’s Degrees in International Relations
Education Levels of International Relations Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 4,455 people earned their master's degree in international relations. This earns it the #51 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for international relations majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in international relations. About 52.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,112 |
| Women | 2,343 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of international relations master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 318 |
| Black or African American | 280 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 472 |
| White | 2,063 |
| International Students | 978 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 344 |
Most Popular International Relations Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 94 colleges that offer a master’s degree in international relations. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Johns Hopkins University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for international relations majors who are seeking their master's degree. 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, 490 people received their master's degree in international relations from Johns Hopkins. Of these students, 45% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for international relations majors who are seeking their master's degree is George Washington University. 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, 381 people received their master's degree in international relations from GWU. About 58% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for international relations majors who are seeking their master's degree is Tufts University. 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, 311 people received their master's degree in international relations from Tufts. Of these students, 51% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Georgetown University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master'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, 283 people received their master's degree in international relations from Georgetown. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 49% were women.
American University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master'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 $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, 279 people received their master's degree in international relations from The American University. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in international relations. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 156 people received their master's degree in international relations from Columbia. Of these students, 62% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
New York University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in international relations. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 133 people received their master's degree in international relations from NYU. Of these students, 61% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - San Diego comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in international relations. Roughly 39,500 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, 108 people received their master's degree in international relations from UCSD. About 48% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in international relations. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their master's degree in international relations from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 56% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Syracuse University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in international relations. Roughly 21,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,310 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,928 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their master's degree in international relations from Syracuse. About 57% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for international relations majors who are seeking their master's degree is Norwich University. Each year, around 3,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,860 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their master's degree in international relations from Norwich. Of these students, 35% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Troy University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in international relations. Each year, around 16,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,792 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their master's degree in international relations from TROY. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 23% were women.
University of Denver is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master'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, 60 people received their master's degree in international relations from DU. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in international relations. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their master's degree in international relations from UT Austin. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
Liberty University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in international relations. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their master's degree in international relations from Liberty University. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women.
Harvard University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in international relations. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their master's degree in international relations from Harvard. Of these students, 58% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Seton Hall University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in international relations. Each year, around 9,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,670 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their master's degree in international relations from Seton Hall. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Chicago is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in international relations. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,801 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their master's degree in international relations from UChicago. Of these students, 41% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 19th most popular school in the country for international relations majors who are seeking their master's degree is Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,556 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,556 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their master's degree in international relations from Middlebury Institute. About 63% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 20th most popular school in the country for international relations majors who are seeking their master's degree is Webster University. Each year, around 8,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,530 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,140 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in international relations from Webster. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 34% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to international relations that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| International Security | 432 |
| Other International Relations | 375 |
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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