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. In addition, we cover how U of I ranks in comparison to other schools with international relations programs.
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The bachelor's program at U of I was ranked #121 on College Factual's Best Schools for international relations list. It is also ranked #1 in Idaho.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best International Relations & National Security Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 100 |
| Best International Relations & National Security Schools | 121 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Idaho handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in international relations & national security. This is a decrease of 47% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
International Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from U of I go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,261 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,507 for all international relations students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at U of I, international relations students borrow a median amount of $28,162 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at U of I paid an average of $1,351 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $389 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,540 | $27,508 |
| Fees | $2,276 | $2,276 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,232 | $1,232 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,380 | $10,380 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,552 | $3,552 |
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Of the 19 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in international relations from U of I in 2022, 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Idaho with a bachelor's in international relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the U of I 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 U of I Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international relations majors at University of Idaho.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 53 |
| Geography & Cartography | 36 |
| Political Science & Government | 26 |
| Anthropology | 19 |
| Archeology | 6 |
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