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International Relations & Security Schools in Virginia

211 International Relations students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, International Relations & Security is the 37th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of International Relations & Security Majors in Virginia

International Relations majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 192
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11
Post-Master’s Certificate 8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, a international relations major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of international relations majors in Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.7%
  • Black or African American: 9.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.4%
  • White: 50.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.0%
  • Other Races: 14.7%
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Jobs for International Relations & Security Grads in Virginia

There are 19,150 people in the state and 484,390 people in the nation working in international relations jobs.

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Wages for International Relations & Security Jobs in Virginia

In this state, international relations grads earn an average of $128,590. Nationwide, they make an average of $115,300.

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There are 7 colleges in Virginia that offer international relations degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg
93 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

79 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $55,303 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
24,286 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.53 years. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 93% of students get financical aid.

#4

Regent University

Virginia Beach
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,483 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $24,888. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 73%.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
65 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 4 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 13%.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%. In their early career, University of Virginia grads earn an average salary of $64,712.

#7

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $60,842 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. 66% of students get financical aid.

International Relations & Security Careers in VA

Some of the careers international relations majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Political Science Professors 14% $0
Managers 11% $130,590
Political Scientists 3% $141,340

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to international relations.

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Economics 128
Political Science & Government 101
Geography & Cartography 61
Urban Studies 41
Sociology 39
Anthropology 22
Other Social Sciences 19
General Social Sciences 3

View all majors related to International Relations & Security

View Nationwide International Relations & Security Report

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