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International Relations & Security at Rice University

If you are interested in studying International Relations & Security, take a look at what Rice University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Rice University is in Houston, TX.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 18 international relations & security degrees were awarded at Rice University.

Online & Distance Learning at Rice University

Online coursework is an option at Rice University. Of 8,961 students, 541 (6%) studied exclusively online and 291 (3%) took at least some classes online.

International Relations & Security Rankings at Rice University

These rankings give you a sense of how Rice University’s International Relations & Security program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#2 of 12
Best Value	Texas	#2 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Texas	#3 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#4 of 13
Best Value	Nationwide	#12 of 155
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#62 of 158

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of International Relations & Security graduates at Rice University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, International Relations & Security graduates at Rice University are 33% women (6) and 67% men (12).

International Relations & Security Master’s Program at Rice University

Among the 18 master’s international relations & security degrees awarded at Rice University, 33% were women (6) and 67% were men (12).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	6
Asian	2
International (Nonresident)	4

Minority students account for 56% of International Relations & Security master’s degree recipients at Rice University, higher 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 Rice University

This International Relations & Security program at Rice University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
International Relations	18

Highest-Paying Careers for International Relations & Security Graduates

Students who finish International Relations & Security program at Rice University go on to a range of careers. Here 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.