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 CCNY ranks in comparison to other schools with international relations programs.
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The bachelor's program at CCNY was ranked #119 on College Factual's Best Schools for international relations list. It is also ranked #15 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The City College of New York handed out 64 bachelor's degrees in international relations & national security. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 58 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in international relations from CCNY. This makes it the #85 most popular school for international relations master’s degree candidates in the country.
International Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CCNY go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,627 a year. This is less than $37,507, which is the national median of all international relations majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at CCNY paid an average of $620 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $305 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $410 | $410 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,104 | $18,104 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,834 | $3,834 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 64 students earned a bachelor's degree in international relations from CCNY. About 80% of these graduates were women and the other 20% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The City College of New York with a bachelor's in international relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1 |
CCNY 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 CCNY Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 international relations majors earned their master's degree from CCNY. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The City College of New York with a master's in international relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 8 |
| 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 The City College of New York.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 134 |
| Political Science & Government | 84 |
| Sociology | 62 |
| Anthropology | 14 |
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More about our data sources and methodologies.