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 Marquette ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in international relations.
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The bachelor's program at Marquette was ranked #49 on College Factual's Best Schools for international relations list. It is also ranked #1 in Wisconsin.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best International Relations & National Security Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 41 |
| Best International Relations & National Security Schools | 49 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Marquette University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in international relations & national security. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in international relations from Marquette. This makes it the #52 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 Marquette is $43,290. 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Marquette paid an average of $1,180 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 | $47,690 | $47,690 |
| Fees | $1,010 | $1,010 |
| Books and Supplies | $720 | $720 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,740 | $15,740 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,270 | $3,270 |
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The international relations program at Marquette awarded 23 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 30% of these degrees went to men with the other 70% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Marquette University with a bachelor's in international relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Marquette 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 Marquette Online Learning page.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in international relations from Marquette in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Marquette are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Marquette University with a master's in international relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international relations majors at Marquette University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 103 |
| Economics | 41 |
| Sociology | 23 |
| Anthropology | 4 |
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