by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how GMU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in international relations.
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The bachelor's program at GMU was ranked #27 on College Factual's Best Schools for international relations list. It is also ranked #3 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, George Mason University handed out 166 bachelor's degrees in international relations & national security. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 180 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 76 students received their master’s degree in international relations from GMU. This makes it the #12 most popular school for international relations master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of international relations students who receive their bachelor's degree at GMU is $44,644. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $37,507 for all international relations bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GMU, international relations students borrow a median amount of $44,570 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 $47,866.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the international relations program at GMU is $469 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at GMU was $1,427 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $420 per credit hour.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.In State Out of State Tuition $10,095 $34,259 Fees $3,720 $3,720 Books and Supplies $1,278 $1,278 On Campus Room and Board $15,151 $15,151 On Campus Other Expenses $3,504 $3,504
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Of the 166 international relations students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from GMU, about 37% were men and 63% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a bachelor's in international relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 38 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Online degrees for the GMU international relations bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the GMU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's international relations program at GMU make a median salary of $73,385. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all international relations graduates with a master's is $66,511.
Of the 87 students who graduated with a Master’s in international relations from GMU in 2022, 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a master's in international relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international relations majors at George Mason University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 218 |
| Economics | 157 |
| Geography & Cartography | 42 |
| Anthropology | 36 |
| Sociology | 33 |
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