International Security Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in International Security is offered at 45 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in International Security. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about33% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 8.4% of International Security graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of International Security Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 788 students earned theirInternational Security majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in International Security at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 218 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 570 |
Earnings of International Security Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in International Security 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)
The data on debt ranges for International Security majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master’s degrees in International Security. About 71.5% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 333 |
| Women | 133 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of International Security graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 271 | 58.2% |
| Asian | 11 | 2.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 69 | 14.8% |
| Black or African American | 30 | 6.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 21 | 4.5% |
| Race Unknown | 21 | 4.5% |
| International Students | 39 | 8.4% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 8.4% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular International Security Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 48 colleges that offer a master’s degree in International Security. Learn more about the most popular below:
Angelo State University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for International Security majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their master's degree in International Security from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in International Security here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Naval Postgraduate School is a popular choice for International Security majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their master's degree in International Security from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in International Security. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their master's degree in International Security from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Fairmont State University is a popular choice for International Security majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 53 master's degrees in International Security 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 Massachusetts-Lowell is a popular choice for International Security majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 53 master's degrees in International Security in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Diego State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in International Security. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their master's degree in International Security from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at El Paso is a popular choice for International Security majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 36 master's degrees in International Security in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Utah Valley University is a popular choice for International Security majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in International Security from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in International Security here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bellevue University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in International Security. This school awarded 33 master's degrees in International Security in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Norwich University is a popular choice for International Security majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 30 master's degrees in International Security in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University is a popular choice for International Security majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in International Security from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Excelsior University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in International Security. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in International Security from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in International Security. This school awarded 21 master's degrees in International Security in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Duke University is a popular choice for International Security majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in International Security from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in International Security here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Georgia is a popular choice for International Security majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 16 master's degrees in International Security 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 Missouri-Columbia is a popular choice for International Security majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 15 master's degrees in International Security in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in International Security here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
East Carolina University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in International Security. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in International Security from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Syracuse University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in International Security. This school awarded 14 master's degrees in International Security 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 New Mexico-Main Campus is a popular choice for International Security majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in International Security from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-San Bernardino is a popular choice for International Security majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in International Security from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in International Security here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to International Security that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| International Relations and Affairs | 11,684 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies, Other | 563 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- 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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