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2023 Best International Relations & Security Schools in Massachusetts

13 Colleges
$45,858 Avg Salary
$21,365 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best International Relations & National Security 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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best International Relations & Security Schools in Massachusetts ranking. This report analyzed 13 schools in Massachusetts to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best International Relations & National Security Schools in Massachusetts

Check out the international relations programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best International Relations & National Security Schools

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge, MA

Our analysis found Harvard University to be the best school for international relations and national security students who want to pursue a degree in Massachusetts. Harvard is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cambridge.

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#2

Tufts University

Medford, MA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Tufts University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best International Relations & Security Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the large suburb of Medford, Tufts is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

While working on their degree, international relations majors at Tufts accumulate an average of around $16,250 in student debt.

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#3

Wellesley College

Wellesley, MA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Wellesley College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best International Relations & Security Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the large suburb of Wellesley, Wellesley is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#4

Boston University

Boston, MA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Boston University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best International Relations & Security Schools in Massachusetts list. Boston U is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston.

After completing their degree, international relations graduates from Boston U carry an average student debtload of $25,000. 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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#5

Mount Holyoke College

South Hadley, MA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Mount Holyoke College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best International Relations & Security Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the large suburb of South Hadley, Mt. Holyoke is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Northeastern University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best International Relations & Security Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Located in the city of Boston, Northeastern is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that international relations majors at Northeastern take out is $22,845.

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Wheaton College Massachusetts ranked #7 on this year’s Best International Relations & Security Schools in Massachusetts list. 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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With a ranking of #8, University of Massachusetts Amherst did quite well on this year’s best schools for international relations and national security students. UMass Amherst is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Amherst.

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Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best international relations and national security programs. Located in the large city of Boston, Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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With a ranking of #10, University of Massachusetts - Lowell did quite well on this year’s best schools for international relations and national security students. UMass Lowell is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Lowell.

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

Explore all the Best International Relations & National Security Schools 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 13 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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