Doctor’s Degrees in International Relations & National Security
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Education Levels of International Relations Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 87 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 | 4,650 |
| Graduate Certificate | 517 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 87 |
Earnings of International Relations Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in international relations is $49,080. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $49,080 to a high of $49,080.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a doctor's degree in international relations is $41,000. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $41,000 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $41,000.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in international relations. About 56.3% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 49 |
| Women | 38 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of international relations doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 42 |
| International Students | 29 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
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 $60,480 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,480 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, 44% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Southern California comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in international relations. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,468 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in international relations from USC. Of these students, 23% were women and 38% 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. Each year, around 24,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,239 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,519 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 $63,804 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,196 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in international relations from Tufts. Of these students, 71% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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.
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. 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.
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 $12,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,696 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. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
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. About 57% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Kansas State University is the 9th 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 $9,489 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,294 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in international relations from K -State.
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 $18,059 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,382 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 $55,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,260 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 $53,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,139 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.
Claremont Graduate University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in international relations. Roughly 1,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in international relations from Claremont Graduate University.
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 $45,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,060 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. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. 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. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
International Relations Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 81 | |
| 6 |
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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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