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. In addition, we cover how FIU ranks in comparison to other schools with international relations programs.
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The bachelor's program at FIU was ranked #52 on College Factual's Best Schools for international relations list. It is also ranked #2 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida International University handed out 305 bachelor's degrees in international relations & national security. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 302 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in international relations from FIU. This makes it the #56 most popular school for international relations master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in international relations in 2022, making the school the #8 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
International Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from FIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,417 a year. This is less than $37,507, which is the national median of all international relations majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at FIU, international relations students borrow a median amount of $40,172 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all international relations bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $47,866.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at FIU paid an average of $619 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $206 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,721 | $16,529 |
| Fees | $1,844 | $2,435 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,156 | $12,156 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,900 | $5,900 |
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Of the 305 international relations students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from FIU, about 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida International University with a bachelor's in international relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 205 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 24 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Online degrees for the FIU 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 FIU Online Learning page.
Of the 5 students who earned a master's degree in International Relations & National Security from FIU in 2021-2022, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida International University with a master's in international relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international relations majors at Florida International University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 354 |
| Economics | 156 |
| Sociology | 100 |
| Geography & Cartography | 7 |
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