by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Virginia Tech ranks in comparison to other schools with international relations programs.
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Virginia Tech was ranked #19 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for international relations majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best International Relations & National Security Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 17 |
| Best International Relations & National Security Schools | 19 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Tech handed out 130 bachelor's degrees in international relations & national security. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 156 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of international relations students who receive their bachelor's degree at Virginia Tech is $44,638. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $37,507 for all international relations bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Virginia Tech, international relations students borrow a median amount of $51,769 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $47,866 for all international relations majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the international relations program at Virginia Tech is $625 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Virginia Tech paid an average of $1,388 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $529 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,698 | $33,310 |
| Fees | $2,780 | $3,384 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,620 | $2,620 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,888 | $14,888 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,266 | $4,266 |
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Of the 130 students who earned a bachelor's degree in International Relations & National Security from Virginia Tech in 2021-2022, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Virginia Tech are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a bachelor's in international relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 84 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Online degrees for the Virginia Tech 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 Virginia Tech Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international relations majors at Virginia Tech.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 215 |
| Political Science & Government | 197 |
| Economics | 97 |
| Geography & Cartography | 54 |
| Urban Studies | 11 |
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