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International Relations & Security at American University

If you are interested in studying International Relations & Security, take a look at what American University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

American University is in Washington, DC.

During the most recent reporting year, 794 international relations & security degrees were granted at American University.

Studying Online at American University

Many students take online classes at American University. Among 12,321 students, 895 (7%) studied exclusively online and 1,822 (15%) took at least some classes online.

International Relations & Security Rankings at American University

Rankings can help you compare American University’s International Relations & Security program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	District Of Columbia	#3 of 3
Best Value	District Of Columbia	#3 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#13 of 38
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#35 of 37
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#36 of 158
Best Value	Nationwide	#151 of 155

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	District Of Columbia	#3 of 3
Best Value	District Of Columbia	#3 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#13 of 38
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#35 of 37
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#36 of 158
Best Value	Nationwide	#151 of 155

Earnings for International Relations & Security Graduates from American University

Graduates of American University’s International Relations & Security program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$50,613
2 years	$52,971
3 years	$61,745
4 years	$74,075
5 years	$86,670

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, International Relations & Security graduates from American University take home a median $74,075, compared with $75,429 for all American University graduates — about 2% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for International Relations & Security graduates from American University comes in at $23,250.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for International Relations & Security graduates at American University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, International Relations & Security graduates at American University are 59% women (471) and 41% men (323).

International Relations & Security Bachelor’s Program at American University

Among the 391 bachelor’s international relations & security graduates at American University, 62% were women (243) and 38% were men (148).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of International Relations & Security bachelor’s degree recipients at American University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	215
Hispanic / Latino	59
Black / African American	24
Asian	37
Two or More Races	16
International (Nonresident)	31
Unknown	9

Minority students account for 35% of International Relations & Security bachelor’s degree recipients at American University, lower than the national average of 38%.*

International Relations & Security Master’s Program at American University

Among the 383 master’s international relations & security graduates at American University, 56% were women (213) and 44% were men (170).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of International Relations & Security master’s degree recipients at American University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	218
Hispanic / Latino	47
Black / African American	38
Asian	17
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	21
International (Nonresident)	30
Unknown	11

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 32% of International Relations & Security master’s degree recipients at American University, above the national average of 28%.*

International Relations & Security Doctoral Program at American University

Of the 8 doctoral international relations & security degrees awarded at American University, 50% were women (4) and 50% were men (4).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of International Relations & Security doctoral degree recipients at American University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	2

Minority students account for 25% of International Relations & Security doctoral degree recipients at American University, above the national average of 16%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific International Relations & Security Concentrations at American University

The International Relations & Security program at American University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
International Relations	794

Top-Paying Careers for International Relations & Security Graduates

Graduates of the International Relations & Security program at American University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for International Relations & Security majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers	$169,952
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$122,567
Compliance Managers	$117,178
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	$99,321
Managers, All Other	$95,684
Regulatory Affairs Managers	$77,828
Political Scientists	$71,521
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$66,472

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.