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. Also, learn how Stanford ranks among other schools offering degrees in international relations.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for international relations majors, Stanford came in at #7. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Stanford University handed out 64 bachelor's degrees in international relations & national security. This is an increase of 94% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 33 students received their master’s degree in international relations from Stanford. This makes it the #33 most popular school for international relations master’s degree candidates in the country.
International Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Stanford go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $76,166 a year. This is higher than $37,507, which is the national median for all international relations bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Stanford paid an average of $1,372 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,731 | $61,731 |
| Fees | $753 | $753 |
| Books and Supplies | $825 | $825 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,922 | $19,922 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,602 | $4,602 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 64 students earned a bachelor's degree in international relations from Stanford. About 66% of these graduates were women and the other 34% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stanford University with a bachelor's in international relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Stanford 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 Stanford Online Learning page.
Of the 25 international relations students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Stanford, about 32% were men and 68% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stanford University with a master's in international relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international relations majors at Stanford University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 149 |
| Political Science & Government | 99 |
| Sociology | 55 |
| Anthropology | 32 |
| Urban Studies | 11 |
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More about our data sources and methodologies.