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. Also, learn how SFSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in international relations.
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The bachelor's program at SFSU was ranked #58 on College Factual's Best Schools for international relations list. It is also ranked #7 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, San Francisco State University handed out 58 bachelor's degrees in international relations & national security. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 63 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in international relations from SFSU. This makes it the #59 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 SFSU is $31,254. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,507 for all international relations students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SFSU, international relations students borrow a median amount of $28,221 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 following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,682 | $1,682 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,099 | $1,099 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,955 | $17,955 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,978 | $3,978 |
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Of the 58 students who earned a bachelor's degree in International Relations & National Security from SFSU in 2021-2022, 34% were men and 66% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Francisco State University with a bachelor's in international relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the SFSU 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 SFSU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 students graduated with a master's degree in international relations from SFSU. About 20% were men and 80% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Francisco State University with a master's in international relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international relations majors at San Francisco State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 122 |
| Sociology | 122 |
| Economics | 67 |
| Anthropology | 46 |
| Geography & Cartography | 36 |
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