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

16 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular International Relations & Security Bachelor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 16 schools in Massachusetts to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the International Relations & National Security program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular International Relations & National Security Bachelor's Degree Colleges.

#1

Boston University

Boston, MA

Our analysis found Boston University to be the most popular school for international relations and national security students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Massachusetts. Boston U is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Boston.

Of the 237 students majoring in international relations at Boston U, 40% are male and 60% are female.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, international relations graduates from Boston U carry an average student debt load of $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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#2

Tufts University

Medford, MA

Out of the 16 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Tufts University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Medford, Tufts is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

Of the 160 students majoring in international relations at Tufts, 51% are male and 49% are female.

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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Northeastern University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular international relations and national security schools in Massachusetts. Located in the large city of Boston, Northeastern is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

Women make up 85% of the international relations majors at the school.

On average, international relations graduates from Northeastern take out $21,307 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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Out of the 16 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Massachusetts - Boston landed the # 4 spot on the list. UMass Boston is a fairly large public school located in the city of Boston.

Women make up 63% of the international relations majors at the school.

International Relations majors at UMass Boston take out an average of $15,833 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#5

Mount Holyoke College

South Hadley, MA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Mount Holyoke College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular International Relations & Security Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. 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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#6

Wellesley College

Wellesley, MA

Wellesley College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular International Relations & Security Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Located in the large suburb of Wellesley, Wellesley is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Wheaton College Massachusetts did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for international relations and national security students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the suburb of Norton, Wheaton College Massachusetts is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

About 54% of the students majoring in international relations at the school are women while 46% are male.

Full International Relations & National Security at Wheaton College Massachusetts Report

#8

Gordon College

Wenham, MA

With a ranking of #8, Gordon College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for international relations and national security students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Wenham, Gordon College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

About 90% of the students majoring in international relations at the school are women while 10% are male.

Full International Relations & National Security at Gordon College Report

#9

Simmons University

Boston, MA

Simmons University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular International Relations & Security Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the city of Boston, Simmons is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for international relations and national security students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the city of Worcester, WPI is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

About 75% of the students majoring in international relations at the school are women while 25% are male.

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

Explore all the Most Popular 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 16 schools only.

  • 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to RepubFan12.

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