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International Relations & Security at George Mason University

What traits are you looking for in a school for International Relations & Security, consider the program at George Mason University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

George Mason University is located in Fairfax, VA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 227 international relations & security degrees were awarded at George Mason University.

Online & Distance Learning at George Mason University

Online coursework is an option at George Mason University. Of 39,766 students, 7,435 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 20,269 (51%) took at least some classes online.

International Relations & Security Rankings at George Mason University

Use these rankings to compare George Mason University’s International Relations & Security program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Virginia	#1 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	Virginia	#5 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#13 of 41
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#18 of 41
Best Value	Nationwide	#54 of 155
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#69 of 158

Earnings for International Relations & Security Graduates from George Mason University

Students who complete George Mason University’s International Relations & Security program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$50,279
2 years	$50,941
3 years	$60,156
4 years	$71,077
5 years	$78,063

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, International Relations & Security graduates from George Mason University take home a median $71,077, compared with $79,668 for all George Mason University graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for International Relations & Security graduates from George Mason University stands at $23,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of International Relations & Security graduates at George Mason University, by degree type.

Program-wide, International Relations & Security graduates at George Mason University are 59% women (134) and 41% men (93).

International Relations & Security Bachelor’s Program at George Mason University

Of the 121 bachelor’s international relations & security degrees awarded at George Mason University, 69% were women (84) and 31% were men (37).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	30
Hispanic / Latino	14
Black / African American	16
Asian	16
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	41
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of International Relations & Security bachelor’s degree recipients at George Mason University, above the national average of 38%.*

International Relations & Security Master’s Program at George Mason University

Among the 102 master’s international relations & security degrees awarded at George Mason University, 47% were women (48) and 53% were men (54).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	57
Hispanic / Latino	12
Black / African American	5
Asian	16
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	7
Unknown	4

Minority students account for 33% of International Relations & Security master’s degree recipients at George Mason University, above the national average of 28%.*

*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 George Mason University

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

Concentration	Graduates
International Relations	140
International Security	4
Other International Relations	83

Top-Paying Careers for International Relations & Security Graduates

Those who complete International Relations & Security program at George Mason University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-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.