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Master’s Degrees in International Relations & National Security

4,426 Yearly Graduations
$57,929 Median Salary
48% Women
There are 115 schools in the United States where you can get your master's degree in international relations. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 18.7% of international relations graduates were international students.

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.

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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
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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
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There are 115 colleges that offer a master’s degree in international relations. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
490 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#2

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
381 Yearly Graduations
51% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#3

Tufts University

Medford, Massachusetts
311 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#4

Georgetown University

Washington, District of Columbia
283 Yearly Graduations
49% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#5

American University

Washington, District of Columbia
279 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#6

Naval Postgraduate School

Monterey, California
193 Yearly Graduations
12% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

156 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#8

New York University

New York, New York
133 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#9

University of California - San Diego

La Jolla, California
108 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#10

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
93 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#11

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
85 Yearly Graduations
48% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#12

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
76 Yearly Graduations
34% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#12

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York
76 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#14

Norwich University

Northfield, Vermont
74 Yearly Graduations
31% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#15

Troy University

Troy, Alabama
73 Yearly Graduations
26% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#16

Arizona State University - Skysong

Scottsdale, Arizona
72 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#17

University of Denver

Denver, Colorado
60 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#18

Angelo State University

San Angelo, Texas
56 Yearly Graduations
34% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

56 Yearly Graduations
66% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#20

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
54 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

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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