Employment Outcomes
Talent for the World
Our graduates are valued in the global marketplace and known for their ability to address multifaceted challenges across all sectors around the world. The Johns Hopkins University alumni network totals 230,000 talented professionals, including more than 20,000 graduates of the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) working in dynamic roles.
Class of 2021 Employment Outcomes: Highlights
Master of Arts in International Relations
94% of the two-year Master of Arts in International Relations Class of 2021 were employed, pursuing fellowships or internships, or had gone on for further study within six months of graduation.
50% work in the private sector with firms such as Amazon, Bain & Company, Deloitte, McKinsey & Company.
25% work in the public sector with employers such as Federal Reserve Board, USAID and U.S. Department of State.
17% work in the nonprofit sector with organizations such as World Resources Institute, CARE, Climate Policy Initiative Research, and National Democratic Institute.
8% work in the multilateral sector with organizations such as Inter-American Development Bank, International Monetary Fund, and United Nations.
Master of International Public Policy
98% of the one-year Master of International Public Policy Class of 2021 were employed, pursuing fellowships or internships, or had gone on for further study within six months of graduation.
13% work in the private sector with firms such as Economist Intelligence Unit, EDF Renewable, Tokyo Gas, and the New York Times.
81% work in the public sector with employers such as U.S. Department of Treasury, U.S. Department of Justice, the National Guard, and Federal Bureau of Investigation.
4% work in the nonprofit sector with organizations such as Pact and International Republican Institute.
2% work in the multilateral sector with organizations such as the European Bank for Reconstruction & Development.
Master of Arts in International Economics and Finance
100% of the one-year Master of Arts in International Economics and Finance Class of 2021 were employed, pursuing fellowships or internships, or had gone on for further study within six months of graduation.
53% work in the private sector with firms such as Capital One, Ernst & Young, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and Guotai Junan Securities.
26% work in the public sector with employers such as Bank of Japan, U.S. Department of State, and U.S. Department of Treasury.
5% work in the nonprofit sector with organizations such as the Center for American Progress.
16% work in the multilateral sector with organizations such as International Monetary Fund.
Master of Arts in Global Risk
91% of the one-year Master of Arts in Global Risk Class of 2021 were employed, pursuing fellowships or internships, or had gone on for further study within six months of graduation.
67% work in the private sector with firms such as Inca Digital, deVere Italia, Energy Aspects, Innovation and Insight and the Makati Medical Center.
11% work in the nonprofit sector with organizations such as International Energy Agency.
22% work in the multilateral sector with organizations such as Eurelectric and International Anti-Corruption Academy.