by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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 The American University ranks among other schools offering degrees in international relations.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for international relations majors, The American University came in at #8. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in District of Columbia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, American University handed out 382 bachelor's degrees in international relations & national security. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 415 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, making the school the #11 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
International Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from The American University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,551 a year. This is higher than $37,507, which is the national median for all international relations bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at The American University, international relations students borrow a median amount of $67,848 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $47,866 for all international relations majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the international relations program at The American University is $632 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at The American University was $1,856 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,724 | $55,724 |
| Fees | $819 | $819 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,012 | $17,012 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,620 | $1,620 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 382 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 60% of 2022 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 | 30 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 |
| White | 230 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 29 |
| Other Races | 25 |
The American University does not offer an online option for its international relations bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the The American University Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's international relations program at The American University make a median salary of $69,872. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all international relations graduates with a master's is $66,511.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 349 international relations majors earned their master's degree from The American University. Of these graduates, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2022 graduates were in 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.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 |
| White | 185 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 24 |
| Other Races | 43 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international relations majors at American University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 246 |
| Economics | 140 |
| Anthropology | 30 |
| Sociology | 29 |
View All International Relations & National Security Related Majors >
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