by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Harvard ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in international relations.
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Ranked at #2 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Harvard is in the top 1% of the country for international relations students pursuing a bachelor's degree.
In 2022, 54 students received their master’s degree in international relations from Harvard. This makes it the #20 most popular school for international relations master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Harvard paid an average of $1,696 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,269 | $54,269 |
| Fees | $4,807 | $4,807 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,374 | $20,374 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,255 | $6,255 |
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Online degrees for the Harvard 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 Harvard Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 70 students earned a master's degree in international relations from Harvard. About 49% of these graduates were women and the other 51% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a master's in international relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international relations majors at Harvard University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 332 |
| General Social Sciences | 195 |
| Political Science & Government | 191 |
| Sociology | 65 |
| Anthropology | 53 |
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