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Master’s Degrees in International Relations & National Security

4,426 Yearly Graduations
$57,929 Median Salary
48% Women
There are 115 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a master's degree in international relations. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were male, and 25 were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 18.7% of international relations graduates were international students.

Education Levels of International Relations Majors

In 2020-2021, 4,426 master's degrees were awarded to international relations majors. This makes it the 43rd most popular master's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in international relations at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 9,158
Master’s Degree 4,426
Graduate Certificate 511
Basic Certificate 98
Doctor’s Degree 73
Associate Degree 35
Undergraduate Certificate 5

Earnings of International Relations Majors With Master’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in international relations is $57,929. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $47,751 and the high is $63,913.

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Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for international relations students who are master's degree holders.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue master's degrees in international relations. About 52.0% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 2,303
Women 2,123
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The racial-ethnic distribution of international relations master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 247
Black or African American 265
Hispanic or Latino 465
White 2,169
International Students 826
Other Races/Ethnicities 454
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There are 115 colleges that offer a master’s degree in international relations. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
490 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $58,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,720 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 490 people received their master's degree in international relations from Johns Hopkins. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.

#2

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
381 Yearly Graduations
51% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

George Washington University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in international relations. Each year, around 27,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,894 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,850 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 381 people received their master's degree in international relations from GWU. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women.

#3

Tufts University

Medford, Massachusetts
311 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Tufts University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in international relations. Roughly 12,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,646 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,196 per year. The international relations program at Tufts University awarded 311 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 50% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Georgetown University

Washington, District of Columbia
283 Yearly Graduations
49% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for international relations majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgetown University. Each year, around 19,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,672 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 283 master's degrees were handed out to international relations majors at Georgetown. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 49% were women.

#5

American University

Washington, District of Columbia
279 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

American University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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 $50,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,447 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 279 people received their master's degree in international relations from The American University. About 59% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Naval Postgraduate School

Monterey, California
193 Yearly Graduations
12% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for international relations majors who are seeking their master's degree is Naval Postgraduate School. Roughly 2,800 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 193 master's degrees were handed out to international relations majors at Naval Postgraduate School. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 12% were women.

156 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for international relations majors who are seeking their master's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. The international relations program at Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 156 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 56% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

New York University

New York, New York
133 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

New York University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in international relations. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 133 people received their master's degree in international relations from NYU. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.

#9

University of California - San Diego

La Jolla, California
108 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - San Diego comes in at #9 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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The international relations program at University of California - San Diego awarded 108 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 40% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
93 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Liberty University is the 10th 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 $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. The international relations program at Liberty University awarded 93 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 44% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
85 Yearly Graduations
48% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas A&M University - College Station is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in international relations. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 85 people received their master's degree in international relations from Texas A&M College Station. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.

#12

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
76 Yearly Graduations
34% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

George Mason University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in international relations. Roughly 38,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,035 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 76 master's degrees were handed out to international relations majors at GMU. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 34% were women.

#12

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York
76 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Syracuse University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in international relations. Roughly 21,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,616 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 76 people received their master's degree in international relations from Syracuse. Of these students, 50% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

Norwich University

Northfield, Vermont
74 Yearly Graduations
31% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Norwich University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in international relations. Each year, around 3,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,624 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,264 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 74 master's degrees were handed out to international relations majors at Norwich. Of these students, 31% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Troy University

Troy, Alabama
73 Yearly Graduations
26% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Troy University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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 $9,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. The international relations program at Troy University awarded 73 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 26% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

Arizona State University - Skysong

Scottsdale, Arizona
72 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for international relations majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arizona State University - Skysong. Roughly 53,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,774 per year. The international relations program at Arizona State University - Skysong awarded 72 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.

#17

University of Denver

Denver, Colorado
60 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Denver comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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 $53,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,640 per year. The international relations program at University of Denver awarded 60 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 57% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

Angelo State University

San Angelo, Texas
56 Yearly Graduations
34% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for international relations majors who are seeking their master's degree is Angelo State University. Roughly 10,700 attend the school each year. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 56 people received their master's degree in international relations from Angelo State. Of these students, 34% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

56 Yearly Graduations
66% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for international relations majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Texas at Austin. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,050 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 56 people received their master's degree in international relations from UT Austin. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women.

#20

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
54 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Harvard University comes in at #20 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 $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. The international relations program at Harvard University awarded 54 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 50% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to international relations that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Economics 4,803
Political Science & Government 1,936
Sociology 1,298
Geography & Cartography 1,076
Anthropology 941

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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