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. We've also included details on how BYU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in international relations.
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The bachelor's program at BYU was ranked #70 on College Factual's Best Schools for international relations list. It is also ranked #1 in Utah.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best International Relations & National Security Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 61 |
| Best International Relations & National Security Schools | 70 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Brigham Young University - Provo handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in international relations & national security. This is an increase of 23% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
International Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from BYU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $50,563 a year. This is higher than $37,507, which is the national median for all international relations bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at BYU paid an average of $342 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,496 | $6,496 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,040 | $1,040 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,720 | $9,720 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,736 | $5,736 |
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The international relations program at BYU awarded 32 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 63% of these degrees went to men with the other 38% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at BYU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University - Provo with a bachelor's in international relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the BYU international relations bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the BYU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international relations majors at Brigham Young University - Provo.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 145 |
| Political Science & Government | 115 |
| Sociology | 89 |
| Geography & Cartography | 32 |
| Anthropology | 31 |
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