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International Relations & Security at Syracuse University

If you are interested in studying International Relations & Security, take a look at what Syracuse University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Syracuse University is located in Syracuse, NY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 169 international relations & security degrees were awarded at Syracuse University.

Studying Online at Syracuse University

Many students take online classes at Syracuse University. Among 22,589 students, 2,298 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,396 (11%) took at least some classes online.

International Relations & Security Rankings at Syracuse University

Rankings can help you compare Syracuse University’s International Relations & Security program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#12 of 19
Best Value	New York	#16 of 18
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#27 of 38
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#34 of 37
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#77 of 158
Best Value	Nationwide	#149 of 155

Earnings for International Relations & Security Graduates from Syracuse University

Students who complete Syracuse 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	$46,719
2 years	$41,136
3 years	$58,707
4 years	$61,958
5 years	$78,085

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, International Relations & Security graduates from Syracuse University take home a median $61,958, compared with $69,552 for all Syracuse University graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for International Relations & Security graduates from Syracuse University is $24,442.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for International Relations & Security graduates at Syracuse University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, International Relations & Security graduates at Syracuse University are 54% women (91) and 46% men (78).

International Relations & Security Bachelor’s Program at Syracuse University

Among the 85 bachelor’s international relations & security degrees awarded at Syracuse University, 62% were women (53) and 38% were men (32).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	33
Hispanic / Latino	8
Black / African American	7
Asian	10
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	24

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of International Relations & Security bachelor’s degree recipients at Syracuse University, lower than the national average of 38%.*

International Relations & Security Master’s Program at Syracuse University

Among the 70 master’s international relations & security degrees awarded at Syracuse University, 49% were women (34) and 51% were men (36).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	35
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	9
Asian	1
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	20

Minority students account for 21% of International Relations & Security master’s degree recipients at Syracuse University, below 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 Syracuse University

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

Concentration	Graduates
International Relations	155
International Security	14

Top-Paying Careers for International Relations & Security Graduates

Students who finish International Relations & Security program at Syracuse University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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.