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. Also, learn how GWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in international relations.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for international relations majors, GWU came in at #5. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in District of Columbia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, George Washington University handed out 537 bachelor's degrees in international relations & national security. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 563 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 381 students received their master’s degree in international relations from GWU. This makes it the #2 most popular school for international relations master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of international relations students who receive their bachelor's degree at GWU is $52,933. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $37,507 for all international relations bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GWU, international relations students borrow a median amount of $68,929 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $47,866 for all international relations majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the international relations program at GWU is $660 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at GWU paid an average of $2,080 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,508 | $64,508 |
| Fees | $290 | $290 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,300 | $16,300 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,625 | $1,625 |
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Of the 537 students who earned a bachelor's degree in International Relations & National Security from GWU in 2021-2022, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a bachelor's in international relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 73 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
| White | 293 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 64 |
| Other Races | 36 |
Online degrees for the GWU 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 GWU Online Learning page.
International Relations majors graduating with a master's degree from GWU make a median salary of $70,707 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 311 students graduated with a master's degree in international relations from GWU. About 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at GWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a master's in international relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
| White | 177 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 32 |
| Other Races | 22 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international relations majors at George Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 469 |
| Economics | 200 |
| Anthropology | 53 |
| Sociology | 46 |
| Geography & Cartography | 40 |
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