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International Relations & Security at Stanford University

If you plan to study International Relations & Security, consider the program at Stanford University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Stanford University sits in Stanford, CA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 90 international relations & security graduations were recorded at Stanford University.

Studying Online at Stanford University

Online coursework is an option at Stanford University. Among 18,625 students, 350 (2%) studied exclusively online and 854 (5%) took at least some classes online.

International Relations & Security Rankings at Stanford University

Rankings can help you compare Stanford University’s International Relations & Security program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#1 of 14
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#1 of 18
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#2 of 17
Best Value	Nationwide	#2 of 155
Best Value	California	#3 of 13
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#13 of 158

Earnings for International Relations & Security Graduates from Stanford University

Those who finish Stanford 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	$60,442
2 years	$64,410
3 years	$65,830
4 years	$96,952
5 years	$128,687

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, International Relations & Security graduates from Stanford University earn a median of $96,952, compared with $153,326 for all Stanford University graduates — about 37% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of International Relations & Security graduates at Stanford University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, International Relations & Security graduates at Stanford University are 62% women (56) and 38% men (34).

International Relations & Security Bachelor’s Program at Stanford University

Of the 62 bachelor’s international relations & security graduates at Stanford University, 65% were women (40) and 35% were men (22).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	26
Hispanic / Latino	9
Black / African American	4
Asian	10
Two or More Races	7
International (Nonresident)	6

Minority students account for 48% of International Relations & Security bachelor’s degree recipients at Stanford University, higher than the national average of 38%.*

International Relations & Security Master’s Program at Stanford University

Among the 28 master’s international relations & security graduates at Stanford University, 57% were women (16) and 43% were men (12).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	1
Asian	3
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	14

Minority students account for 39% of International Relations & Security master’s degree recipients at Stanford 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 Stanford University

The International Relations & Security program at Stanford University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
International Relations	90

Best-Paid Careers for International Relations & Security Graduates

Students who finish International Relations & Security program at Stanford University work across a variety of fields. 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.