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International Relations & Security at University of Denver

If you plan to study International Relations & Security, you may want to check out the program at University of Denver. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Denver is in Denver, CO.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 174 international relations & security degrees were granted at University of Denver.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Denver

Online coursework is an option at University of Denver. Of 12,813 students, 2,787 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,447 (11%) took at least some classes online.

International Relations & Security Rankings at University of Denver

Use these rankings to compare University of Denver’s International Relations & Security program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Colorado	#1 of 1
Best Value	Colorado	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#2 of 4
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#4 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#52 of 158
Best Value	Nationwide	#138 of 155

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Colorado	#1 of 1
Best Value	Colorado	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#2 of 4
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#4 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#52 of 158
Best Value	Nationwide	#138 of 155

Earnings for International Relations & Security Graduates from University of Denver

Those who finish University of Denver’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	$38,966
2 years	$41,255
3 years	$50,230
4 years	$59,596
5 years	$75,441

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, International Relations & Security graduates from University of Denver report median earnings of $59,596, compared with $66,465 for all University of Denver graduates — about 10% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for International Relations & Security graduates from University of Denver comes in at $19,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Program-wide, International Relations & Security graduates at University of Denver are 57% women (99) and 43% men (75).

International Relations & Security Bachelor’s Program at University of Denver

Of the 92 bachelor’s international relations & security graduates at University of Denver, 60% were women (55) and 40% were men (37).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	67
Hispanic / Latino	15
Black / African American	2
Asian	3
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 24% of International Relations & Security bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Denver, lower than the national average of 38%.*

International Relations & Security Master’s Program at University of Denver

Among the 79 master’s international relations & security graduates at University of Denver, 54% were women (43) and 46% were men (36).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	53
Hispanic / Latino	9
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	12

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 18% of International Relations & Security master’s degree recipients at University of Denver, lower than the national average of 28%.*

International Relations & Security Doctoral Program at University of Denver

Of the 3 doctoral international relations & security graduates at University of Denver, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of International Relations & Security doctoral degree recipients at University of Denver.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of International Relations & Security doctoral degree recipients at University of Denver, higher than the national average of 16%.*

*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 University of Denver

This International Relations & Security program at University of Denver breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
International Relations	174

Highest-Paying Careers for International Relations & Security Graduates

Those who complete International Relations & Security program at University of Denver pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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.