by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Fordham U ranks among other schools offering degrees in international relations.
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Fordham U was ranked #20 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for international relations majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Fordham University handed out 93 bachelor's degrees in international relations & national security. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 24 students received their master’s degree in international relations from Fordham U. 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 Fordham U go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,653 a year. This is higher than $37,507, which is the national median for all international relations bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the international relations program at Fordham U is $991 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at Fordham U paid an average of $1,020 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,335 | $60,335 |
| Fees | $1,232 | $1,232 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,088 | $1,088 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $23,075 | $23,075 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,420 | $3,420 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 93 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in international relations from Fordham U. About 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Fordham U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fordham University with a bachelor's in international relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Fordham U 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 Fordham U Online Learning page.
International Relations majors graduating with a master's degree from Fordham U make a median salary of $60,709 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $66,511.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 students graduated with a master's degree in international relations from Fordham U. About 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fordham University with a master's in international relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international relations majors at Fordham University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 174 |
| Political Science & Government | 164 |
| Sociology | 64 |
| Anthropology | 40 |
| Urban Studies | 18 |
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