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International Relations & National Security at George Washington University

563 Bachelor's Degrees
381 Master's Degrees
#12 Overall Quality
The International Relations & National Security major is part of the social sciences program at George Washington 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. Also, learn how GWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in international relations.

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International Relations & National Security Degrees Available at GWU

GWU International Relations Rankings

In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for international relations majors, GWU came in at #12. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in District of Columbia.

Ranking Type Rank
Best International Relations & National Security Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 5
Best International Relations & National Security Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 5
Best International Relations & National Security Master’s Degree Schools 7
Best International Relations & National Security Graduate Certificate Schools 7
Best International Relations & National Security Graduate Certificate Colleges for Veterans 8
Best International Relations & National Security Colleges for Veterans 9
Best International Relations & National Security Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 9
Best International Relations & National Security Graduate Degree Schools 10
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security 11
Best Value Graduate Certificate Colleges for International Relations & National Security 11
Best International Relations & National Security Schools 12
Best International Relations & National Security Bachelor’s Degree Schools 12
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income $30-$48k) 12
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income $75-$110k) 12
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security 13
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income $48-$75k) 14
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income $0-$30k) 16
Highest Paid Master’s Degree International Relations & National Security Graduates 18
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income $75-$110k) 20
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree International Relations & National Security Graduates 21
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income $30-$48k) 22
Best Value Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income $75-$110k) 24
Best Value Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income $30-$48k) 26
Highest Paid International Relations & National Security Graduates 30
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income $48-$75k) 30
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income $0-$30k) 31
Best Value Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income $48-$75k) 35
Best Value Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income $0-$30k) 36
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income Over $110k) 42
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security (With Aid) 45
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income Over $110k) 80
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security (With Aid) 80
Best Value Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income Over $110k) 99
Best Value Colleges for International Relations & National Security (With Aid) 99
Best Value Colleges for International Relations & National Security 145
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security 159

Popularity of International Relations at GWU

During the 2020-2021 academic year, George Washington University handed out 563 bachelor's degrees in international relations & national security. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 538 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 381 students received their master’s degree in international relations from GWU. This makes it the #2 most popular school for international relations master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Do International Relations Graduates from GWU Make?

$45,627 Bachelor's Median Salary
$61,963 Master's Median Salary

Salary of International Relations Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

The median salary of international relations students who receive their bachelor's degree at GWU is $45,627. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $35,647 for all international relations bachelor's degree recipients.

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Salary of International Relations Graduates with a Master's Degree

International Relations majors graduating with a master's degree from GWU make a median salary of $61,963 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all international relations graduates with a master's is $57,929.

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

$22,000 Bachelor's Median Debt

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

While getting their bachelor's degree at GWU, international relations students borrow a median amount of $22,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $21,827 for all international relations majors across the country.

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The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the international relations program at GWU is $660 per month.

GWU International Relations Students

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

GWU International Relations & National Security Bachelor’s Program

Of the 563 students who earned a bachelor's degree in International Relations & National Security from GWU in 2020-2021, 36% were men and 64% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2021 graduates were in this category.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 59
Black or African American 24
Hispanic or Latino 60
White 298
Non-Resident Aliens 69
Other Races 53

GWU International Relations & National Security Master’s Program

The international relations program at GWU awarded 381 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 49% of these degrees went to men with the other 51% going to women.

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The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at GWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 19
Black or African American 30
Hispanic or Latino 39
White 202
Non-Resident Aliens 59
Other Races 32

Majors Similar to International Relations

Related Major Annual Graduates
Political Science & Government 506
Economics 253
Geography & Cartography 50
Anthropology 48
Sociology 29

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