Master’s Degrees in International Relations & National Security
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Education Levels of International Relations Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4,426 students 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 | 4,426 |
| Graduate Certificate | 511 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 73 |
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. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $47,751 to a high of $63,913.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for international relations majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in international relations. About 52.0% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,303 |
| Women | 2,123 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of international relations master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 247 |
| Black or African American | 265 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 465 |
| White | 2,169 |
| International Students | 826 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 454 |
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 $58,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,720 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 490 master's degrees were handed out to international relations majors at Johns Hopkins. Of these students, 47% 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 $57,894 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,850 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 381 master's degrees were handed out to international relations majors at GWU. Of these students, 51% were women and 26% 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 $61,646 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,196 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 311 people received their master's degree in international relations from Tufts. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
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 $59,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,672 per year. The international relations program at Georgetown University awarded 283 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 49% were women and 22% 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 $50,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,447 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 279 master's degrees were handed out to international relations majors at The American University. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% 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. The international relations program at Naval Postgraduate School awarded 193 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 12% were women and 18% 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 $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 156 people received their master's degree in international relations from Columbia. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% 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 $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 133 master's degrees were handed out to international relations majors at NYU. Of these students, 74% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 108 people received their master's degree in international relations from UCSD. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
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 $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 93 people received their master's degree in international relations from Liberty University. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.
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 $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 85 master's degrees were handed out to international relations majors at Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 48% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $9,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,035 per year. The international relations program at George Mason University awarded 76 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 34% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $55,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,616 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 76 master's degrees were handed out to international relations majors at Syracuse. About 50% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $41,624 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,264 per year. The international relations program at Norwich University awarded 74 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 31% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 73 people received their master's degree in international relations from TROY. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 26% 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 $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,774 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 72 people received their master's degree in international relations from ASU - Skysong. Of these students, 33% were women and 40% 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 $53,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,640 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 60 people received their master's degree in international relations from DU. About 57% of this group were women, and 17% 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 56 master's degrees were handed out to international relations majors at Angelo State. About 34% of this group were women, and 39% 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 $11,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,050 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 56 master's degrees were handed out to international relations majors at UT Austin. Of these students, 66% were women and 23% 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 $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 54 people received their master's degree in international relations from Harvard. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to international relations that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Economics | 4,803 |
| Political Science & Government | 1,936 |
| Sociology | 1,298 |
| Geography & Cartography | 1,076 |
| Anthropology | 941 |
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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