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. We've also included details on how Syracuse ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in international relations.
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The bachelor's program at Syracuse was ranked #28 on College Factual's Best Schools for international relations list. It is also ranked #5 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Syracuse University handed out 101 bachelor's degrees in international relations & national security. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 98 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 76 students received their master’s degree in international relations from Syracuse. This makes it the #12 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 Syracuse is $43,249. This is higher than $37,507, which is the national median for all international relations bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Syracuse, international relations students borrow a median amount of $61,687 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $47,866 for all international relations majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the international relations program at Syracuse is $587 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at Syracuse paid an average of $2,669 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 | $61,310 | $61,310 |
| Fees | $1,751 | $1,751 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,690 | $1,690 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,444 | $18,444 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,952 | $1,952 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 101 international relations majors earned their bachelor's degree from Syracuse. Of these graduates, 22% were men and 78% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Syracuse University with a bachelor's in international relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 23 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Syracuse 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 Syracuse Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's international relations program at Syracuse make a median salary of $60,384. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $66,511.
Of the 81 international relations students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Syracuse, about 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Syracuse University with a master's in international relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international relations majors at Syracuse University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 240 |
| Political Science & Government | 187 |
| Sociology | 58 |
| Anthropology | 22 |
| Geography & Cartography | 19 |
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