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The American University is in the top 10% of the country for international relations. More specifically it was ranked #19 out of 220 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in District of Columbia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, American University handed out 415 bachelor's degrees in international relations. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 434 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 279 students received their master’s degree in international relations from The American University. This makes it the #5 most popular school for international relations master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in international relations in 2021, making the school the #10 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international relations majors at American University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 415 international relations majors earned their bachelor's degree from The American University. Of these graduates, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a bachelor's in international relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 37 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 62 |
| White | 228 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 23 |
| Other Races | 38 |
Of the 279 students who earned a master's degree in International Relations from The American University in 2020-2021, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a master's in international relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 132 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 26 |
| Other Races | 47 |
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