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. In addition, we cover how Northwestern ranks in comparison to other schools with international relations programs.
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Northwestern is in the top 10% of the country for international relations. More specifically it was ranked #16 out of 163 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best International Relations & National Security Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 14 |
| Best International Relations & National Security Schools | 16 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northwestern University handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in international relations & national security. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of international relations students who receive their bachelor's degree at Northwestern is $58,326. 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.
Part-time undergraduates at Northwestern paid an average of $7,690 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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 | $64,887 | $64,887 |
| Fees | $1,110 | $1,110 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,686 | $1,686 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,334 | $20,334 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,273 | $3,273 |
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Of the 34 students who earned a bachelor's degree in International Relations & National Security from Northwestern in 2021-2022, 12% were men and 88% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor's in international relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Northwestern 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 Northwestern Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international relations majors at Northwestern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 421 |
| Political Science & Government | 125 |
| Sociology | 48 |
| Anthropology | 21 |
| General Social Sciences | 1 |
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More about our data sources and methodologies.