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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 #18 out of 236 schools by College Factual.

Popularity of International Relations at Columbia

In 2021, 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.

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 $66,860 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all international relations graduates with a master's is $57,929.

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.

Columbia International Relations & National Security Master’s Program

For the most recent academic year available, 44% of international relations master's degrees went to men and 56% went to 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	21
Black or African American	2
Hispanic or Latino	15
White	46
Non-Resident Aliens	63
Other Races	9

Majors Similar to International Relations

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Economics	458
Political Science & Government	296
Other Social Sciences	206
Anthropology	79
Sociology	79

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References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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