by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how GVSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in international relations.
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The bachelor's program at GVSU was ranked #148 on College Factual's Best Schools for international relations list. It is also ranked #3 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best International Relations & National Security Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 122 |
| Best International Relations & National Security Schools | 148 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Grand Valley State University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in international relations & national security. This is a decrease of 36% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of international relations students who receive their bachelor's degree at GVSU is $28,202. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,507 for all international relations students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at GVSU paid an average of $888 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $629 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,978 | $21,154 |
| Books and Supplies | $780 | $780 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,142 | $11,142 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,477 | $2,477 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 23 students earned a bachelor's degree in international relations from GVSU. About 70% of these graduates were women and the other 30% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at GVSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Valley State University with a bachelor's in international relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
GVSU 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 GVSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international relations majors at Grand Valley State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 68 |
| General Social Sciences | 65 |
| Geography & Cartography | 58 |
| Anthropology | 29 |
| Economics | 17 |
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