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 UNR ranks in comparison to other schools with international relations programs.
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The bachelor's program at UNR was ranked #116 on College Factual's Best Schools for international relations list. It is also ranked #1 in Nevada.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best International Relations & National Security Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 96 |
| Best International Relations & National Security Schools | 116 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nevada - Reno handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in international relations & national security. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of international relations students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNR is $29,539. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,507 for all international relations students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UNR was $551 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $263 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,876 | $24,832 |
| Fees | $1,118 | $1,118 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,700 | $13,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,370 | $5,370 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 35 international relations majors earned their bachelor's degree from UNR. Of these graduates, 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNR are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a bachelor's in international relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the UNR 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 UNR Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international relations majors at University of Nevada - Reno.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 89 |
| Economics | 69 |
| Sociology | 54 |
| Anthropology | 45 |
| Geography & Cartography | 25 |
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More about our data sources and methodologies.