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. In addition, we cover how Michigan State ranks in comparison to other schools with international relations programs.
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The bachelor's program at Michigan State was ranked #26 on College Factual's Best Schools for international relations list. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best International Relations & National Security Schools | 26 |
| Best International Relations & National Security Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 26 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 87 bachelor's degrees in international relations & national security. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 106 degrees were handed out.
International Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Michigan State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,810 a year. This is higher than $37,507, which is the national median for all international relations bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Michigan State, international relations students borrow a median amount of $47,582 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all international relations bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $47,866.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the international relations program at Michigan State is $499 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Michigan State paid an average of $1,457 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $564 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,930 | $43,700 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,334 | $1,334 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,754 | $11,754 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,592 | $3,592 |
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Of the 87 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in international relations from Michigan State in 2022, 48% were men and 52% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Michigan State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor's in international relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Michigan State 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 Michigan State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international relations majors at Michigan State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 312 |
| Political Science & Government | 139 |
| Sociology | 124 |
| General Social Sciences | 96 |
| Anthropology | 30 |
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