International Relations Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in International Relations is offered at 327 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’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 | 7,153 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 4,416 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 95 |
Earnings of International Relations Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in International Relations of $67,113 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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 Master’s Degrees
There are 414 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree is Johns Hopkins University. This school awarded 856 master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 794 master's degrees in International Relations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in International Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
George Washington University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in International Relations. This school awarded 716 master'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.
Georgetown University is a popular choice for International Relations majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 639 people received their master's degree in International Relations from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in International Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tufts University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in International Relations. This school awarded 334 master'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.
Florida State University is a popular choice for International Relations majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 301 master's degrees in International Relations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in International Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for International Relations majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 266 people received their master's degree in International Relations from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in International Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in International Relations. This school awarded 239 master'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 is a popular choice for International Relations majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 234 master's degrees in International Relations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in International Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University is a popular choice for International Relations majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 233 master's degrees in International Relations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in International Relations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 197 people received their master'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 master's degrees in International Relations. This school awarded 186 master'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.
Brown University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in International Relations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 178 people received their master'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 Denver comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in International Relations. This school awarded 174 master'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.
Syracuse University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in International Relations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 155 people received their master's degree in International Relations from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in International Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Virginia-Main Campus comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in International Relations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 145 people received their master's degree in International Relations from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in International Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for International Relations majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 142 master'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 master's degrees in International Relations. This school awarded 140 master'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.
Harvard University is a popular choice for International Relations majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 125 people received their master's degree in International Relations from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in International Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in International Relations. This school awarded 123 master's degrees in International Relations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master’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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