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 URI ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in international relations.
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The bachelor's program at URI was ranked #73 on College Factual's Best Schools for international relations list. It is also ranked #2 in Rhode Island.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Rhode Island handed out 2 bachelor's degrees in international relations & national security. This is a decrease of 71% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in international relations from URI. This makes it the #59 most popular school for international relations master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at URI was $1,396 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $588 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,116 | $33,512 |
| Fees | $2,292 | $2,292 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,900 | $14,900 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,436 | $2,436 |
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All of the 2 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in international relations from URI in 2022 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rhode Island with a bachelor's in international relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
URI 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 URI Online Learning page.
Of the 11 students who graduated with a Master’s in international relations from URI in 2022, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at URI are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rhode Island with a master's in international relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international relations majors at University of Rhode Island.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 108 |
| Economics | 61 |
| Geography & Cartography | 27 |
| Anthropology | 15 |
| Sociology | 12 |
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