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International Relations & Security at Georgetown University

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for International Relations & Security at Georgetown University
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.

International Relations & Security earnings compared with all majors at Georgetown University

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).

Georgetown University gender breakdown of International Relations & Security Bachelor's degree recipients

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 diversity of International Relations & Security majors at Georgetown University

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).

Georgetown University gender breakdown of International Relations & Security Master's degree recipients

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 diversity of International Relations & Security majors at Georgetown University

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

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