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International Relations & National Security at Florida International University

302 Bachelor's Degrees
11 Master's Degrees
4 Doctor's Degrees
The International Relations & National Security major is part of the social sciences program at Florida International University.

We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how FIU ranks in comparison to other schools with international relations programs.

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International Relations & National Security Degrees Available at FIU

FIU International Relations Rankings

The bachelor's program at FIU was ranked #49 on College Factual's Best Schools for international relations list. It is also ranked #2 in Florida.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Value Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income Over $110k) 1
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income Over $110k) 1
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security 2
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income $75-$110k) 2
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security 2
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security (With Aid) 2
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income Over $110k) 2
Best Value Colleges for International Relations & National Security 3
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security (With Aid) 4
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income Over $110k) 4
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income $48-$75k) 5
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income $30-$48k) 5
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income $0-$30k) 5
Best Value Colleges for International Relations & National Security (With Aid) 7
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income $75-$110k) 7
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree International Relations & National Security Graduates 8
Best International Relations & National Security Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 8
Best International Relations & National Security Doctor’s Degree Schools 8
Best Value Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income $75-$110k) 10
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income $48-$75k) 13
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security (With Aid) 13
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income $30-$48k) 14
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income $0-$30k) 14
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income $75-$110k) 16
Best Value Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income $0-$30k) 17
Best Value Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income $48-$75k) 18
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income $30-$48k) 18
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income $0-$30k) 18
Best Value Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income $30-$48k) 19
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security 19
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income $48-$75k) 19
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security 23
Best International Relations & National Security Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 38
Best International Relations & National Security Colleges for Veterans 42
Best International Relations & National Security Bachelor’s Degree Schools 42
Best International Relations & National Security Master’s Degree Schools 45
Best International Relations & National Security Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 46
Best International Relations & National Security Graduate Degree Schools 47
Best International Relations & National Security Schools 49
Best International Relations & National Security Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 50
Highest Paid Master’s Degree International Relations & National Security Graduates 50
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree International Relations & National Security Graduates 112
Highest Paid International Relations & National Security Graduates 132

Popularity of International Relations at FIU

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Florida International University handed out 302 bachelor's degrees in international relations & national security. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 288 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 11 students received their master’s degree in international relations from FIU. This makes it the #56 most popular school for international relations master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in international relations in 2021, making the school the #8 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Do International Relations Graduates from FIU Make?

$35,234 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of International Relations Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

International Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from FIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,234 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,647 for all international relations students.

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How Much Student Debt Do International Relations Graduates from FIU Have?

$18,637 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of International Relations Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at FIU, international relations students borrow a median amount of $18,637 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all international relations bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $21,827.

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FIU International Relations Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international relations majors at Florida International University.

FIU International Relations & National Security Bachelor’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 302 international relations majors earned their bachelor's degree from FIU. Of these graduates, 36% were men and 64% were women.

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The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of grads fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida International University with a bachelor's in international relations.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 4
Black or African American 23
Hispanic or Latino 203
White 35
Non-Resident Aliens 26
Other Races 11

FIU International Relations & National Security Master’s Program

The international relations program at FIU awarded 11 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 36% of these degrees went to men with the other 64% going to women.

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The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of grads fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida International University with a master's in international relations.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 6
White 1
Non-Resident Aliens 2
Other Races 0

Majors Similar to International Relations

Related Major Annual Graduates
Political Science & Government 345
Economics 160
Sociology 105
Geography & Cartography 4

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