Master’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, 4,650 people earned their master's degree in international relations. This earns it the #43 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 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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in international relations is $57,929. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $47,938 and the high is $64,286.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in international relations is $42,940. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $60,843 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $37,167.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in international relations. About 50.3% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,338 |
| Women | 2,312 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of international relations master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 274 |
| Black or African American | 308 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 534 |
| White | 2,302 |
| International Students | 789 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 443 |
Most Popular International Relations Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 115 colleges that offer a master’s degree in international relations. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for international relations students seekinga master's degree is Johns Hopkins University. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 490 people received their master's degree in international relations from Johns Hopkins. Of these students, 48% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for international relations majors who are seeking their master's degree is George Washington University. Roughly 27,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 381 people received their master's degree in international relations from GWU. Of these students, 54% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for international relations majors who are seeking their master's degree is Tufts University. Each year, around 12,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 311 people received their master's degree in international relations from Tufts. About 56% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Georgetown University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in international relations. Roughly 19,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,872 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,592 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 283 people received their master's degree in international relations from Georgetown. Of these students, 50% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
American University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in international relations. Roughly 14,000 attend the school each year. 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, 279 people received their master's degree in international relations from The American University. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
Naval Postgraduate School is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in international relations. Each year, around 2,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 193 people received their master's degree in international relations from Naval Postgraduate School. Of these students, 20% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in international relations. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,989 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 156 people received their master's degree in international relations from Columbia. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
New York University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in international relations. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,384 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,332 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 133 people received their master's degree in international relations from NYU. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for international relations majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - San Diego. Each year, around 39,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 108 people received their master's degree in international relations from UCSD. Of these students, 47% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Liberty University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in international relations. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,467 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,893 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their master's degree in international relations from Liberty University. Of these students, 29% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in international relations. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,815 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their master's degree in international relations from Texas A&M College Station. About 57% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Syracuse University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in international relations. Each year, around 21,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,428 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their master's degree in international relations from Syracuse. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.
George Mason University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in international relations. Each year, around 38,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,795 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,426 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their master's degree in international relations from GMU. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.
Norwich University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in international relations. Roughly 3,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,860 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,280 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their master's degree in international relations from Norwich. Of these students, 29% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Troy University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in international relations. Roughly 16,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their master's degree in international relations from TROY. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women.
Arizona State University - Skysong is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in international relations. Each year, around 53,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,972 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their master's degree in international relations from ASU - Skysong. Of these students, 31% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for international relations majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Denver. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. 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, 60 people received their master's degree in international relations from DU. About 71% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Angelo State University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in international relations. Each year, around 10,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 relations from Angelo State. About 33% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Texas at Austin is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in international relations. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,036 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their master's degree in international relations from UT Austin. Of these students, 55% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 20th most popular school in the country for international relations majors who are seeking their master's degree is Harvard University. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,659 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,456 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their master's degree in international relations from Harvard. About 49% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 3,807 | |
| 428 | |
| 415 |
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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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- National Center for Education Statistics
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