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International Relations at University of Pennsylvania

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how UPenn ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in international relations.

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International Relations Degrees Available at UPenn

• Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations

UPenn International Relations Rankings

In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for international relations majors, UPenn came in at #8. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for International Relations (Income $0-$30k)	1
Best Value Colleges for International Relations (Income $0-$30k)	2
Best Value Colleges for International Relations (Income $30-$48k)	2
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for International Relations (With Aid)	2
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for International Relations (Income $30-$48k)	2
Best Value Colleges for International Relations (With Aid)	3
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for International Relations (Income $48-$75k)	4
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for International Relations (Income $75-$110k)	4
Best Value Colleges for International Relations (Income $48-$75k)	6
Best Value Colleges for International Relations (Income $75-$110k)	6
Best International Relations Bachelor’s Degree Schools	6
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree International Relations Graduates	7
Best International Relations Schools	8
Highest Paid International Relations Graduates	11
Best International Relations Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	29
Best International Relations Colleges for Veterans	31
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for International Relations (Income Over $110k)	35
Best Value Colleges for International Relations (Income Over $110k)	42
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for International Relations	181
Best Value Colleges for International Relations	215

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Pennsylvania handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in international relations. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.

International Relations Student Diversity at UPenn

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

UPenn International Relations Bachelor’s Program

Of the 44 students who earned a bachelor's degree in International Relations from UPenn in 2020-2021, 45% were men and 55% were women.

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

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	5
Black or African American	2
Hispanic or Latino	5
White	20
Non-Resident Aliens	9
Other Races	3

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By WestCoastivieS under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.