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, and more. We've also included details on how NC State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in international relations.
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The bachelor's program at NC State was ranked #127 on College Factual's Best Schools for international relations list.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in international relations from NC State. This makes it the #46 most popular school for international relations master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NC State paid an average of $1,225 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $272 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,535 | $29,407 |
| Fees | $2,360 | $2,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $869 | $869 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,719 | $13,719 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,121 | $3,121 |
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Online degrees for the NC 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 NC State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's international relations program at NC State make a median salary of $51,555. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $66,511.
Of the 23 students who earned a master's degree in International Relations & National Security from NC State in 2021-2022, 48% were men and 52% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at NC State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a master's in international relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 19 |
| 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 North Carolina State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 190 |
| Geography & Cartography | 75 |
| Sociology | 67 |
| Anthropology | 33 |
| Economics | 25 |
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More about our data sources and methodologies.