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. In addition, we cover how Georgetown ranks in comparison to other schools with international relations programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for international relations majors, Georgetown came in at #4. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in District of Columbia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Georgetown University handed out 268 bachelor's degrees in international relations & national security. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 289 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 283 students received their master’s degree in international relations from Georgetown. This makes it the #4 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 Georgetown is $50,588. 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 Georgetown is $511 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Georgetown paid an average of $2,704 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 | $64,896 | $64,896 |
| Fees | $185 | $185 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,750 | $19,750 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,710 | $2,710 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 268 international relations majors earned their bachelor's degree from Georgetown. Of these graduates, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgetown University with a bachelor's in international relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 34 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 103 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 80 |
| Other Races | 24 |
Georgetown 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 Georgetown Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's international relations program at Georgetown make a median salary of $88,199. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all international relations graduates with a master's is $66,511.
Of the 294 students who earned a master's degree in International Relations & National Security from Georgetown in 2021-2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Georgetown are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgetown University with a master's in international relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 190 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 28 |
| Other Races | 22 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international relations majors at Georgetown University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 308 |
| Economics | 284 |
| General Social Sciences | 111 |
| Sociology | 40 |
| Anthropology | 13 |
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