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. In addition, we cover how UGA ranks in comparison to other schools with international relations programs.
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UGA was ranked #23 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for international relations majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Georgia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Georgia handed out 226 bachelor's degrees in international relations & national security. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 264 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 22 students received their master’s degree in international relations from UGA. This makes it the #43 most popular school for international relations master’s degree candidates in the country.
International Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UGA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,275 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the international relations program at UGA is $207 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UGA paid an average of $8,555 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $2,909 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,790 | $28,830 |
| Fees | $1,390 | $1,390 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,002 | $1,002 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,246 | $11,246 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,678 | $4,678 |
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The international relations program at UGA awarded 226 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 31% of these degrees went to men with the other 69% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UGA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a bachelor's in international relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 152 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Online degrees for the UGA 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 UGA Online Learning page.
Of the 20 students who graduated with a Master’s in international relations from UGA in 2022, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UGA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a master's in international relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international relations majors at University of Georgia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 239 |
| Economics | 122 |
| Sociology | 89 |
| Geography & Cartography | 63 |
| Anthropology | 43 |
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