by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in international relations & security at American University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks American University highly for international relations & security, coming in at #38 out of 159 schools nationally.
The table below lists every degree level offered in international relations & security at American University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 391 |
| Master’s | 383 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
| Graduate Certificate | 12 |
During the most recent reporting year, American University awarded 383 master’s degrees in international relations & security.
American University is a solid choice among schools offering international relations & security at the master’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,414 | $64,414 |
| Fees | $1,152 | $1,152 |
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Among recent graduates, 44% of international relations & security master’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of international relations & security master’s degree graduates at American University were White. Approximately 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a master’s in international relations & security.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 |
| White | 218 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 30 |
| Other Races | 33 |
American University conferred 383 master’s completions in international relations and affairs recently — 56% to women and 44% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (57%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, American University conferred 8 doctoral degrees in international relations & security.
American University has not been ranked for international relations & security at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of international relations & security doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of international relations & security doctoral degree graduates at American University were White. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a doctoral in international relations & security.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
American University conferred 8 doctoral completions in international relations and affairs recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, American University awarded 12 graduate certificate degrees in international relations & security.
American University is among the very best schools in the country for international relations & security at the graduate certificate level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 7 |
In the most recent graduating class, 8% of international relations & security graduate certificate degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The largest share of international relations & security graduate certificate degree graduates at American University were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a graduate certificate in international relations & security.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
American University conferred 12 graduate certificate degrees in international relations and affairs in the most recent reporting year — 92% to women and 8% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (50%).
Undergraduate study is also available at American University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in International Relations & Security | 391 |