by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UPenn ranks in comparison to other schools with international relations programs.
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UPenn is in the top 10% of the country for international relations. More specifically it was ranked #13 out of 163 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best International Relations & National Security Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 12 |
| Best International Relations & National Security Schools | 13 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Pennsylvania handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in international relations & national security. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
International Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UPenn go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $65,559 a year. 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UPenn paid an average of $1,871 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,620 | $58,620 |
| Fees | $7,484 | $7,484 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,358 | $1,358 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,496 | $18,496 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,070 | $3,070 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 49 international relations majors earned their bachelor's degree from UPenn. Of these graduates, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in international relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UPenn 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 UPenn Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international relations majors at University of Pennsylvania.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 281 |
| Political Science & Government | 133 |
| Sociology | 43 |
| Geography & Cartography | 37 |
| Anthropology | 29 |
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