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2023 Best International Relations & Security Bachelor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts

8 Colleges
$35,987 Avg Salary
$21,455 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best International Relations & National Security Bachelor's Degree School for You

With 1,150 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, international relations and national security is the #35 most popular major in Massachusetts.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

The Best International Relations & Security Bachelor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in Massachusetts to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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2023 Best International Relations & National Security Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts

The colleges and universities below are the best for international relations majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Top Massachusetts Schools for a Bachelor's in International Relations & Security

#1

Tufts University

Medford, MA

Our analysis found Tufts University to be the best school for international relations and national security students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Massachusetts. Located in the large suburb of Medford, Tufts is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

Full International Relations & National Security at Tufts University Report

#2

Wellesley College

Wellesley, MA

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Wellesley College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best international relations and national security schools in Massachusetts. Located in the large suburb of Wellesley, Wellesley is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#3

Boston University

Boston, MA

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Boston University is a great place for international relations and national security students working on their bachelor’s degree. Boston U is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Boston.

The average amount in student loans that international relations majors at Boston U take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $21,322. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $682.

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#4

Mount Holyoke College

South Hadley, MA

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Mount Holyoke College is a great place for international relations and national security students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of South Hadley, Mt. Holyoke is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northeastern University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best International Relations & Security Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the city of Boston, Northeastern is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

International Relations majors at Northeastern take out an average of $21,307 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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With a ranking of #6, Wheaton College Massachusetts did quite well on this year’s best schools for international relations and national security students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Norton, Wheaton College Massachusetts is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#7

Simmons University

Boston, MA

With a ranking of #7, Simmons University did quite well on this year’s best schools for international relations and national security students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of Boston, Simmons is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

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University of Massachusetts - Boston did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for international relations and national security students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. UMass Boston is a large public school located in the large city of Boston.

The average amount in student loans that international relations majors at UMass Boston take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $15,833.

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Best International Relations & National Security Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Best International Relations & National Security Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Connecticut 146
New Hampshire 100
Maine 19
Rhode Island 70
Vermont 165

One of 12 majors within the area of study, international relations and national security has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to International Relations

Related Major Annual Graduates
Political Science & Government 49,282
Economics 49,055
Sociology 38,475
General Social Sciences 18,997
Anthropology 11,415

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 8 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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