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 Old Dominion ranks in comparison to other schools with international relations programs.
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The bachelor's program at Old Dominion was ranked #101 on College Factual's Best Schools for international relations list. It is also ranked #8 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Old Dominion University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in international relations & national security. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in international relations from Old Dominion. This makes it the #81 most popular school for international relations master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in international relations in 2022, making the school the #3 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
International Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Old Dominion go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,581 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 Old Dominion paid an average of $1,073 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $393 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,590 | $27,465 |
| Fees | $4,672 | $5,197 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,592 | $14,592 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,000 | $3,000 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 14% of international relations bachelor's degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Old Dominion University with a bachelor's in international relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Old Dominion 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 Old Dominion Online Learning page.
Of the 7 students who earned a master's degree in International Relations & National Security from Old Dominion in 2021-2022, 71% were men and 29% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Old Dominion University with a master's in international relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| 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 Old Dominion University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 92 |
| Political Science & Government | 54 |
| Geography & Cartography | 17 |
| Economics | 8 |
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More about our data sources and methodologies.