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. We've also included details on how Lafayette ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in international relations.
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The bachelor's program at Lafayette was ranked #35 on College Factual's Best Schools for international relations list. It is also ranked #3 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best International Relations & National Security Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 32 |
| Best International Relations & National Security Schools | 35 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Lafayette College handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in international relations & national security. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
International Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Lafayette go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $58,433 a year. 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Lafayette was $613 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,482 | $61,482 |
| Fees | $342 | $342 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,640 | $18,640 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,150 | $1,150 |
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The international relations program at Lafayette awarded 37 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 38% of these degrees went to men with the other 62% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Lafayette are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lafayette College with a bachelor's in international relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Lafayette 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 Lafayette Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international relations majors at Lafayette College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 140 |
| Political Science & Government | 84 |
| Sociology & Anthropology | 26 |
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