Doctor’s Degrees in International Relations & National Security
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Education Levels of International Relations Majors
In 2020-2021, 73 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 | 4,426 |
| Graduate Certificate | 511 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 73 |
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
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 61.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 45 |
| Women | 28 |
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 | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 38 |
| International Students | 15 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 4 |
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 $58,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,720 per year. The international relations program at Johns Hopkins University awarded 15 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 27% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their doctor's degree in international relations from USC. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
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 $7,029 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,207 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,646 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,196 per year. The international relations program at Tufts University awarded 7 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to international relations majors at USF Tampa. About 20% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their doctor's degree in international relations from UCF.
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 $12,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,168 per year. The international relations program at Rutgers University - Newark awarded 5 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 80% of this group were women, and 40% 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 $8,912 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to international relations majors at FIU. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
Kansas State University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in international relations. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 doctor's degrees were handed out to international relations majors at 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 $16,547 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,674 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 doctor's degrees were handed out to international relations majors at University of Virginia. Of these students, 33% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
American University is the 11th 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 $50,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,447 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their doctor's degree in international relations from The American University.
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 $53,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,640 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their doctor's degree in international relations from DU. 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 $14,570 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 doctor's degrees were handed out to international relations majors at Georgia Tech.
Claremont Graduate University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in international relations. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 doctor's degrees were handed out to international relations majors at Claremont Graduate University.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to international relations that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Economics | 1,248 |
| Political Science & Government | 654 |
| Sociology | 577 |
| Anthropology | 469 |
| Geography & Cartography | 249 |
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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