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International Relations & Security in Virginia

International Relations & Security Schools in Virginia

Jobs for International Relations & Security Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 23,660 people employed in jobs related to an International Relations degree, compared to 654,100 nationwide.

International Relations & Security Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

Wages for International Relations & Security Jobs in Virginia

In this state, International Relations grads earn an average of $162,692. Nationwide, they make an average of $148,604.

International Relations & Security Wages Nationwide vs. VA

There are 11 colleges in Virginia that offer International Relations degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $55,366 in their first year after graduation. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

#2

Liberty University

Lynchburg

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $44,414 a year. With an admission rate of 99%, getting in takes some planning. 79% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $64,471 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 17%, getting in takes some planning. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $59,604 a year. The school admits about 57% of applicants. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.

#5

William & Mary

Williamsburg

Graduates earn a median salary of $49,873 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 33%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

#6

James Madison University

Harrisonburg

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $48,545 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 76% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $45,409 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 82%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $46,400 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 91%, getting in takes some planning. 76% of full-time students return after their first year.

#9

Regent University

Virginia Beach

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,499 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 41% of applicants. 66% of full-time students return after their first year.

#10

University of Mary Washington

Fredericksburg

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $40,985 a year. The school admits about 86% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.

#11

Roanoke College

Salem

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $36,855 a year. About 80% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

International Relations & Security Careers in VA

Some of the careers International Relations majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Compliance Managers 13% $117,178
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary 12% $66,472
Wind Energy Development Managers 10% $169,952
Regulatory Affairs Managers 10% $77,828
Managers, All Other 6% $95,684
Political Scientists 5% $71,521
Wind Energy Operations Managers 5% $122,567
Loss Prevention Managers 2% $165,723
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers -2% $99,321

Below are some popular majors that are similar to International Relations.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Economics 45,628
Political Science & Government 44,942
Sociology 31,380
General Social Sciences 17,510
Anthropology 10,768
Criminology 10,365
Geography & Cartography 7,105
Other Social Sciences 1,942

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