International Relations & Security Master’s Degrees
There are 364 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in International Relations & Security.
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Education Levels of International Relations & Security Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 13,035 people earned theirInternational Relations & Security majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in International Relations & Security at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 1 |
| Associate’s Degree | 18 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 7,454 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 5,460 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 101 |
Earnings of International Relations & Security Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in International Relations & Security of $67,113 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $52,048 |
| 4 years | $67,113 |
| 5 years | $78,479 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular International Relations & Security Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 449 colleges that offer a master’s degree in International Relations & Security. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for International Relations & Security students seeking a master's degree is Johns Hopkins University. This school awarded 885 master's degrees in International Relations & Security in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American University is a popular choice for International Relations & Security majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 794 people received their master's degree in International Relations & Security from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in International Relations & Security here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
George Washington University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in International Relations & Security. During the most recent year for which we have data, 716 people received their master's degree in International Relations & Security from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in International Relations & Security here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgetown University is a popular choice for International Relations & Security majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 639 people received their master's degree in International Relations & Security from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Tufts University is a popular choice for International Relations & Security majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 334 master's degrees in International Relations & Security in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in International Relations & Security here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in International Relations & Security. During the most recent year for which we have data, 301 people received their master's degree in International Relations & Security from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in International Relations & Security here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in International Relations & Security. This school awarded 266 master's degrees in International Relations & Security in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in International Relations & Security here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Naval Postgraduate School is a popular choice for International Relations & Security majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 249 people received their master's degree in International Relations & Security from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for International Relations & Security majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 239 people received their master's degree in International Relations & Security from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in International Relations & Security here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia is a popular choice for International Relations & Security majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 234 master's degrees in International Relations & Security in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in International Relations & Security here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in International Relations & Security. During the most recent year for which we have data, 233 people received their master's degree in International Relations & Security from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
George Mason University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in International Relations & Security. During the most recent year for which we have data, 227 people received their master's degree in International Relations & Security from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in International Relations & Security here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boston University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in International Relations & Security. During the most recent year for which we have data, 203 people received their master's degree in International Relations & Security from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in International Relations & Security here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Chicago is a popular choice for International Relations & Security majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 186 people received their master's degree in International Relations & Security from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in International Relations & Security here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brown University is a popular choice for International Relations & Security majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 178 people received their master's degree in International Relations & Security from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in International Relations & Security here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Denver comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in International Relations & Security. This school awarded 174 master's degrees in International Relations & Security in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in International Relations & Security here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Syracuse University is a popular choice for International Relations & Security majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 169 master's degrees in International Relations & Security in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in International Relations & Security. This school awarded 156 master's degrees in International Relations & Security in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in International Relations & Security. This school awarded 146 master's degrees in International Relations & Security in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in International Relations & Security here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Virginia-Main Campus is a popular choice for International Relations & Security majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 145 people received their master's degree in International Relations & Security from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
International Relations & Security Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| International Relations and Affairs | 11,684 |
| National Security Policy Studies | 788 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies, Other | 563 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to International Relations & Security that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Economics | 45,628 |
| Political Science and Government | 44,942 |
| Sociology | 31,380 |
| Social Sciences, General | 17,510 |
| Anthropology | 10,768 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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