Doctor’s Degrees in International Relations & National Security
Education Levels of International Relations Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 94 people earned their doctor's degree in international relations. This earns it the #128 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in international relations at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 5,262 |
| Graduate Certificate | 558 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 94 |
Earnings of International Relations Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for international relations students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in international relations. About 60.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 57 |
| Women | 37 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of international relations doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 33 |
| International Students | 37 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 6 |
Most Popular International Relations Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 19 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in international relations. Learn more about the most popular 19 below:
Johns Hopkins University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for international relations majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in international relations from Johns Hopkins. Of these students, 40% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Old Dominion University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in international relations. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,590 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in international relations from Old Dominion.
Tufts University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in international relations. Roughly 12,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,358 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,324 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in international relations from Tufts.
The 5th most popular school in the country for international relations majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Central Florida. Each year, around 71,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in international relations from UCF. About 60% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of South Florida - Main Campus comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in international relations. Each year, around 50,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in international relations from USF Tampa. Of these students, 33% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Rutgers University - Newark is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in international relations. Each year, around 13,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in international relations from Rutgers Newark. About 60% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for international relations majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Florida International University. Each year, around 58,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in international relations from FIU. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
University of Virginia - Main Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in international relations. Roughly 25,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,823 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,118 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in international relations from University of Virginia.
University of Denver comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in international relations. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,032 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in international relations from DU.
American University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in international relations. Each year, around 14,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,724 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in international relations from The American University. About 29% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Claremont Graduate University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in international relations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in international relations from Claremont Graduate University. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in international relations. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,258 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,064 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in international relations from Georgia Tech.
Salve Regina University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in international relations. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,180 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in international relations from Salve Regina.
Institute of World Politics comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in international relations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in international relations from Institute of World Politics.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to international relations that offer doctor’s degrees.
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| Economics | 1,385 |
| Political Science & Government | 737 |
| Sociology | 602 |
| Anthropology | 472 |
| Geography & Cartography | 199 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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