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. We've also included details on how University of Virginia ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in international relations.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for international relations majors, University of Virginia came in at #3. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best International Relations & National Security Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best International Relations & National Security Schools | 3 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Virginia - Main Campus handed out 203 bachelor's degrees in international relations & national security. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in international relations from University of Virginia. This makes it the #91 most popular school for international relations master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in international relations in 2022, making the school the #9 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
International Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from University of Virginia go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,870 a year. This is higher than $37,507, which is the national median for all international relations bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at University of Virginia, international relations students borrow a median amount of $44,702 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 University of Virginia is $322 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at University of Virginia paid an average of $1,869 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $653 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,823 | $55,450 |
| Fees | $3,500 | $4,183 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,480 | $1,480 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,940 | $13,940 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,520 | $3,520 |
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Of the 203 international relations students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from University of Virginia, about 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at University of Virginia are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia - Main Campus with a bachelor's in international relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 123 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 17 |
Online degrees for the University of Virginia 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 University of Virginia Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in international relations from University of Virginia in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia - Main Campus with a master's in international relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international relations majors at University of Virginia - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 483 |
| Political Science & Government | 126 |
| Sociology | 99 |
| Anthropology | 69 |
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