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. We've also included details on how Lehigh ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in international relations.
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The bachelor's program at Lehigh was ranked #51 on College Factual's Best Schools for international relations list. It is also ranked #6 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best International Relations & National Security Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 44 |
| Best International Relations & National Security Schools | 51 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Lehigh University handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in international relations & national security. This is an increase of 35% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
International Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Lehigh go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,147 a year. 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 Lehigh paid an average of $2,550 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 | $61,180 | $61,180 |
| Fees | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,470 | $16,470 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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Of the 35 students who earned a bachelor's degree in International Relations & National Security from Lehigh in 2021-2022, 49% were men and 51% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lehigh University with a bachelor's in international relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Lehigh 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 Lehigh Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international relations majors at Lehigh University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 59 |
| Sociology | 15 |
| Economics | 14 |
| Anthropology | 12 |
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