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, and more. We've also included details on how UK ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in international relations.
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The bachelor's program at UK was ranked #136 on College Factual's Best Schools for international relations list.
In 2022, 27 students received their master’s degree in international relations from UK. This makes it the #38 most popular school for international relations master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UK was $1,336 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $495 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,849 | $32,043 |
| Fees | $1,363 | $1,363 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,242 | $15,242 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,444 | $5,444 |
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UK 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 UK Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's international relations program at UK make a median salary of $47,514. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $66,511.
Of the 23 international relations students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UK, about 39% were men and 61% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a master's in international relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international relations majors at University of Kentucky.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 128 |
| Sociology | 63 |
| Economics | 54 |
| Anthropology | 52 |
| Geography & Cartography | 34 |
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