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. Also, learn how Ohio State ranks among other schools offering degrees in international relations.
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The bachelor's program at Ohio State was ranked #38 on College Factual's Best Schools for international relations list. It is also ranked #1 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best International Relations & National Security Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 33 |
| Best International Relations & National Security Schools | 38 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ohio State University - Main Campus handed out 144 bachelor's degrees in international relations & national security. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 176 degrees were handed out.
International Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Ohio State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,674 a year. This is less than $35,673, which is the national median of all international relations majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Ohio State, international relations students borrow a median amount of $18,384 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 $21,047.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the international relations program at Ohio State is $365 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Ohio State paid an average of $1,556 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $493 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,826 | $37,332 |
| Fees | $1,033 | $1,033 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,272 | $14,272 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,070 | $3,070 |
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The international relations program at Ohio State awarded 144 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 35% of these degrees went to men with the other 65% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Ohio State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in international relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 92 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Online degrees for the Ohio 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 Ohio State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international relations majors at Ohio State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 351 |
| Political Science & Government | 289 |
| Sociology | 104 |
| Anthropology | 81 |
| Geography & Cartography | 68 |
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