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International Relations in District of Columbia

International Relations Schools in District of Columbia

In 2022-2023, 2,457 students earned their International Relations degrees in DC.

As a degree choice, International Relations is the 3rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of International Relations Majors in District of Columbia

International Relations majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,229
Post-Master’s Certificate 25
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 25
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, a international relations major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of international relations majors in District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.7%
  • Black or African American: 5.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.6%
  • White: 53.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.9%
  • Other Races: 7.7%
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Jobs for International Relations Grads in District of Columbia

24,290 people in the state and 484,390 in the nation are employed in jobs related to international relations.

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Wages for International Relations Jobs in District of Columbia

International Relations grads earn an average of $127,410 in the state and $115,300 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in District of Columbia that offer international relations degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

385 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

An average student at GWU will pay a net price of $34,462. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 79% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at GWU.

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American University

Washington
285 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
14,001 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $43,412. Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid.

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Georgetown University

Washington
283 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
19,371 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 45% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 46%. An average student at Georgetown will pay a net price of $35,965.

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45 Degrees in Major Awarded
120 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to international relations.

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Political Science & Government 294
Economics 270
Sociology 22
Geography & Cartography 21
Anthropology 19
Urban Studies 1
Other Social Sciences 1

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