Master’s Degrees in International Security
Education Levels of International Security Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 432 people earned their master's degree in international security. This makes it the 276th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in international security at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 432 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 212 |
| Graduate Certificate | 51 |
| Basic Certificate | 26 |
Earnings of International Security Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for international security majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for international security majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in international security. About 70.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 303 |
| Women | 129 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of international security master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 70 |
| White | 236 |
| International Students | 33 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 55 |
Most Popular International Security Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 20 colleges that offer a master’s degree in international security. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Naval Postgraduate School tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for international security majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 2,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their master's degree in international security from Naval Postgraduate School. Around 2% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 6% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for international security majors who are seeking their master's degree is Angelo State University. Each year, around 10,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,495 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,181 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their master's degree in international security from Angelo State. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for international security majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Massachusetts - Lowell. Each year, around 18,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,330 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their master's degree in international security from UMass Lowell. Of these students, 33% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for international security majors who are seeking their master's degree is Liberty University. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 37 people received their master's degree in international security from Liberty University. Of these students, 16% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
San Diego State University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in international security. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in international security from SDSU. About 51% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Texas at El Paso is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in international security. Each year, around 24,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,865 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in international security from UTEP. Around 74% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 11% were women.
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in international security. Roughly 32,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in international security from Pitt. Of these students, 35% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Hawaii Pacific University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in international security. Each year, around 4,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,580 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,183 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in international security from Hawaii Pacific University. About 25% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of New Mexico - Main Campus is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in international security. Roughly 22,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,803 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,287 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in international security from UNM. Of these students, 69% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
East Carolina University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in international security. Each year, around 28,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,749 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in international security from ECU. Of these students, 44% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Notre Dame College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in international security. Each year, around 1,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in international security from NDC. Of these students, 50% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Akron Main Campus is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in international security. Each year, around 16,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,399 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,325 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in international security from University of Akron Main Campus. Of these students, 50% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
California State University - San Bernardino is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in international security. Roughly 19,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in international security from CSUSB. Of these students, 50% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Bellevue University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in international security. Each year, around 13,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,136 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,682 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in international security from Bellevue University. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women.
University of Missouri - Columbia is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in international security. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,008 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their master's degree in international security from Mizzou.
Stephen F Austin State University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in international security. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,842 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,262 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their master's degree in international security from SFASU.
Fairmont State University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in international security. Each year, around 3,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,468 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,758 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their master's degree in international security from Fairmont State.
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to international security that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| International Relations | 4,455 |
| 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.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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