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International Relations & National Security at Columbia University in the City of New York

International Relations & National Security is one of the majors in the social sciences program at Columbia University in the City of New York.

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. Also, learn how Columbia ranks among other schools offering degrees in international relations.

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International Relations & National Security Degrees Available at Columbia

• Master’s Degree in International Relations

Columbia International Relations Rankings

Columbia is in the top 10% of the country for international relations. More specifically it was ranked #17 out of 163 schools by College Factual.

Popularity of International Relations at Columbia

In 2022, 156 students received their master’s degree in international relations from Columbia. This makes it the #7 most popular school for international relations master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in International Relations from Columbia Cost?

Columbia Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Columbia was $2,102 per credit hour 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	$64,526	$64,526
Fees	$3,645	$3,645
Books and Supplies	$1,392	$1,392
On Campus Room and Board	$16,800	$16,800
On Campus Other Expenses	$2,350	$2,350

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Does Columbia Offer an Online Bachelor’s in International Relations?

Columbia 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 Columbia Online Learning page.

Salary of International Relations Graduates with a Master's Degree

International Relations majors graduating with a master's degree from Columbia make a median salary of $80,448 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all international relations graduates with a master's is $66,511.

Columbia International Relations & National Security Master’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 154 students graduated with a master's degree in international relations from Columbia. About 40% were men and 60% were women.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a master's in international relations.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	16
Black or African American	5
Hispanic or Latino	10
White	46
Non-Resident Aliens	67
Other Races	10

International Relations Student Diversity at Columbia

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international relations majors at Columbia University in the City of New York.

Majors Similar to International Relations

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Economics	535
Political Science & Government	308
General Social Sciences	179
Sociology	94
Other Social Sciences	71

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References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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