Master’s Degrees in International Security
Education Levels of International Security Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 432 people earned their master's degree in international security. This earns it the #276 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in international security at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 432 |
| Graduate Certificate | 51 |
Earnings of International Security Majors With Master’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 security students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in international security. About 70.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 303 |
| Women | 129 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of international security master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 70 |
| White | 236 |
| International Students | 33 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 55 |
Most Popular International Security Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 20 colleges that offer a master’s degree in international security. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for international security students seekinga master's degree is Naval Postgraduate School. Roughly 2,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their master's degree in international security from Naval Postgraduate School. About 6% of this group were women, and 2% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Angelo State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in international security. Roughly 10,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,495 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,181 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their master's degree in international security from Angelo State. About 32% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Massachusetts - Lowell comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in international security. Roughly 18,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,330 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their master's degree in international security from UMass Lowell. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
Liberty University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in international security. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master's degree in international security from Liberty University. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 16% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for international security majors who are seeking their master's degree is San Diego State University. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in international security from SDSU. Of these students, 51% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for international security majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Texas at El Paso. Roughly 24,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,865 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in international security from UTEP. About 11% of this group were women, and 74% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in international security. Each year, around 32,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in international security from Pitt. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for international security majors who are seeking their master's degree is Hawaii Pacific University. Roughly 4,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,580 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,183 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in international security from Hawaii Pacific University. Of these students, 25% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for international security majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of New Mexico - Main Campus. Each year, around 22,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,803 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,287 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in international security from UNM. Around 62% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for international security majors who are seeking their master's degree is East Carolina University. Roughly 28,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,749 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in international security from ECU. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for international security majors who are seeking their master's degree is Notre Dame College. Roughly 1,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in international security from NDC. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for international security majors who are seeking their master's degree is California State University - San Bernardino. Each year, around 19,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in international security from CSUSB. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for international security majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Akron Main Campus. Roughly 16,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,399 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,325 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in international security from University of Akron Main Campus. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Bellevue University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in international security. Roughly 13,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,136 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,682 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in international security from Bellevue University. About 36% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for international security majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Missouri - Columbia. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,008 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their master's degree in international security from Mizzou.
The 16th most popular school in the country for international security majors who are seeking their master's degree is Stephen F Austin State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,842 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,262 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their master's degree in international security from SFASU.
The 16th most popular school in the country for international security majors who are seeking their master's degree is Fairmont State University. Roughly 3,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,468 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,758 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their master's degree in international security from Fairmont State.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| International Relations | 4,455 |
| Other International Relations | 375 |
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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