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 Florida State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in international relations.
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The bachelor's program at Florida State was ranked #30 on College Factual's Best Schools for international relations list. It is also ranked #1 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida State University handed out 298 bachelor's degrees in international relations & national security. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 317 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 24 students received their master’s degree in international relations from Florida State. This makes it the #40 most popular school for international relations master’s degree candidates in the country.
International Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Florida State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,098 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 Florida State, international relations students borrow a median amount of $27,507 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the international relations program at Florida State is $238 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Florida State was $724 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $218 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,640 | $19,084 |
| Fees | $1,877 | $2,599 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,740 | $12,740 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,556 | $6,556 |
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Of the 298 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in international relations from Florida State in 2022, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida State University with a bachelor's in international relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 99 |
| White | 145 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 19 |
Florida State 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 Florida State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's international relations program at Florida State make a median salary of $49,158. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $66,511.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 33 students graduated with a master's degree in international relations from Florida State. About 48% were men and 52% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida State University with a master's in international relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international relations majors at Florida State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 483 |
| Economics | 309 |
| General Social Sciences | 278 |
| Sociology | 140 |
| Geography & Cartography | 39 |
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