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 UMN Twin Cities ranks in comparison to other schools with international relations programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMN Twin Cities was ranked #43 on College Factual's Best Schools for international relations list. It is also ranked #2 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best International Relations & National Security Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 38 |
| Best International Relations & National Security Schools | 43 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities handed out 57 bachelor's degrees in international relations & national security. This is a decrease of 42% over the previous year when 99 degrees were handed out.
International Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMN Twin Cities go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,596 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 UMN Twin Cities, international relations students borrow a median amount of $40,986 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the international relations program at UMN Twin Cities is $412 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMN Twin Cities paid an average of $1,324 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $558 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,496 | $34,410 |
| Fees | $1,992 | $1,992 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,028 | $13,028 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,350 | $2,350 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 57 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in international relations from UMN Twin Cities. About 16% were men and 84% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMN Twin Cities are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a bachelor's in international relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UMN Twin Cities 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 UMN Twin Cities Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international relations majors at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 316 |
| Political Science & Government | 218 |
| Sociology | 88 |
| Geography & Cartography | 49 |
| Anthropology | 43 |
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