by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Carnegie Mellon ranks among other schools offering degrees in international relations.
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Carnegie Mellon was ranked #18 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 Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best International Relations & National Security Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 15 |
| Best International Relations & National Security Schools | 18 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Carnegie Mellon University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in international relations & national security. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in international relations from Carnegie Mellon. This makes it the #85 most popular school for international relations master’s degree candidates in the country.
Part-time undergraduates at Carnegie Mellon paid an average of $865 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $62,260 | $62,260 |
| Fees | $1,014 | $1,014 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,468 | $17,468 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,400 | $1,400 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 students earned a bachelor's degree in international relations from Carnegie Mellon. About 67% of these graduates were women and the other 33% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a bachelor's in international relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Carnegie Mellon 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 Carnegie Mellon Online Learning page.
Of the 9 international relations students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Carnegie Mellon, about 56% were men and 44% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a master's in international relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international relations majors at Carnegie Mellon University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 68 |
| Other Social Sciences | 1 |
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