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International Relations & Security at University of Kentucky

What traits are you looking for in a school for International Relations & Security, you may want to check out the program at University of Kentucky. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Kentucky is in Lexington, KY.

During the most recent reporting year, 18 international relations & security graduations were recorded at University of Kentucky.

Online Class Availability at University of Kentucky

Distance learning is available at University of Kentucky. Of 34,709 students, 5,063 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,126 (38%) took at least some classes online.

International Relations & Security Rankings at University of Kentucky

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Kentucky	#1 of 1
Best Value	Kentucky	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#15 of 41
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#17 of 41
Best Value	Nationwide	#49 of 155
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#86 of 158

Earnings for International Relations & Security Graduates from University of Kentucky

Students who complete University of Kentucky’s International Relations & Security program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$38,240
2 years	$53,984
3 years	$72,058
4 years	$82,809
5 years	$91,588

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, International Relations & Security graduates from University of Kentucky report median earnings of $82,809, compared with $61,112 for all University of Kentucky graduates — about 36% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of International Relations & Security graduates at University of Kentucky, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, International Relations & Security graduates at University of Kentucky are 39% women (7) and 61% men (11).

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

Of the 18 master’s international relations & security degrees awarded at University of Kentucky, 39% were women (7) and 61% were men (11).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Hispanic / Latino	2
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 22% of International Relations & Security master’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky, 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 University of Kentucky

The International Relations & Security program at University of Kentucky offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
International Relations	18

Best-Paid Careers for International Relations & Security Graduates

Those who complete International Relations & Security program at University of Kentucky pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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.