International Relations & Security at Georgetown University
If you plan to study International Relations & Security, you may want to check out the program at Georgetown University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Georgetown University is in Washington, DC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 639 international relations & security graduations were recorded at Georgetown University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Georgetown University
Many students take online classes at Georgetown University. Of 20,031 students, 2,625 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,344 (7%) took at least some classes online.
International Relations & Security Rankings at Georgetown University
Rankings can help you compare Georgetown University’s International Relations & Security program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | District Of Columbia | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #1 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2 of 158 |
| Best Value | District Of Columbia | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #32 of 37 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #144 of 155 |
Earnings for International Relations & Security Graduates from Georgetown University
Graduates of Georgetown 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 | $59,584 |
| 2 years | $63,633 |
| 3 years | $74,302 |
| 4 years | $91,221 |
| 5 years | $104,688 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, International Relations & Security graduates from Georgetown University earn a median of $91,221, compared with $103,843 for all Georgetown University graduates — about 12% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for International Relations & Security graduates from Georgetown University comes in at $17,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of International Relations & Security graduates at Georgetown University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, International Relations & Security graduates at Georgetown University are 54% women (346) and 46% men (293).
International Relations & Security Bachelor’s Program at Georgetown University
Of the 289 bachelor’s international relations & security degrees awarded at Georgetown University, 57% were women (164) and 43% were men (125).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of International Relations & Security bachelor’s degree recipients at Georgetown University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 115 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 23 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 33 |
| Two or More Races | 16 |
| International (Nonresident) | 93 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 26% of International Relations & Security bachelor’s degree recipients at Georgetown University, below the national average of 38%.*
International Relations & Security Master’s Program at Georgetown University
Among the 350 master’s international relations & security degrees awarded at Georgetown University, 52% were women (182) and 48% were men (168).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of International Relations & Security master’s degree recipients at Georgetown University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 175 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 41 |
| Black / African American | 11 |
| Asian | 25 |
| Two or More Races | 15 |
| International (Nonresident) | 81 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 26% of International Relations & Security master’s degree recipients at Georgetown University, lower than 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 Georgetown University
The International Relations & Security program at Georgetown University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations | 639 |
Highest-Paying Careers for International Relations & Security Graduates
Students who finish International Relations & Security program at Georgetown University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for International Relations & Security graduates, 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.