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 DU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in international relations.
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The bachelor's program at DU was ranked #33 on College Factual's Best Schools for international relations list. It is also ranked #1 in Colorado.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Denver handed out 83 bachelor's degrees in international relations & national security. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 113 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 60 students received their master’s degree in international relations from DU. This makes it the #17 most popular school for international relations master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in international relations in 2022, making the school the #11 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
International Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from DU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,923 a year. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at DU, international relations students borrow a median amount of $80,299 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 DU is $838 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at DU was $1,612 per credit hour 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 | $58,032 | $58,032 |
| Fees | $1,308 | $1,308 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,049 | $17,049 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,147 | $3,147 |
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Of the 83 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in international relations from DU in 2022, 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Denver with a bachelor's in international relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
DU 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 DU Online Learning page.
International Relations majors graduating with a master's degree from DU make a median salary of $51,827 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $66,511.
For the most recent academic year available, 29% of international relations master's degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Denver with a master's in international relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 76 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international relations majors at University of Denver.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geography & Cartography | 104 |
| Economics | 81 |
| Political Science & Government | 51 |
| Sociology | 17 |
| Anthropology | 15 |
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