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International Relations & Security at Northeastern University

International Relations & Security at Northeastern University

If you plan to study International Relations & Security, you may want to check out the program at Northeastern University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Northeastern University is in Boston, MA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 61 international relations & security graduations were recorded at Northeastern University.

Online & Distance Learning at Northeastern University

Online coursework is an option at Northeastern University. Of 32,553 students, 1,730 (5%) studied exclusively online and 7,507 (23%) took at least some classes online.

International Relations & Security Rankings at Northeastern University

Rankings can help you compare Northeastern University’s International Relations & Security program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #7 of 9
Best Value Massachusetts #8 of 9
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #11 of 19
Best Value New England (Region) #15 of 19
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #74 of 158
Best Value Nationwide #127 of 155

Earnings for International Relations & Security Graduates from Northeastern University

Graduates of Northeastern University’s International Relations & Security program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for International Relations & Security at Northeastern University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $42,014
2 years $44,021
3 years $49,664
4 years $59,965
5 years $78,837

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, International Relations & Security graduates from Northeastern University earn a median of $59,965, compared with $102,524 for all Northeastern University graduates — about 42% lower than the school-wide median.

International Relations & Security earnings compared with all majors at Northeastern University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for International Relations & Security graduates from Northeastern University is $21,125.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of International Relations & Security graduates at Northeastern University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, International Relations & Security graduates at Northeastern University are 70% women (43) and 30% men (18).

International Relations & Security Bachelor’s Program at Northeastern University

Of the 47 bachelor’s international relations & security graduates at Northeastern University, 77% were women (36) and 23% were men (11).

Northeastern University gender breakdown of International Relations & Security Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of International Relations & Security bachelor’s degree recipients at Northeastern University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 22
Hispanic / Latino 5
Black / African American 4
Asian 5
Two or More Races 3
International (Nonresident) 8
Racial-ethnic diversity of International Relations & Security majors at Northeastern University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 36% of International Relations & Security bachelor’s degree recipients at Northeastern University, below the national average of 38%.*

International Relations & Security Master’s Program at Northeastern University

Among the 14 master’s international relations & security graduates at Northeastern University, 50% were women (7) and 50% were men (7).

Northeastern University gender breakdown of International Relations & Security Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of International Relations & Security master’s degree recipients at Northeastern University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 6
Hispanic / Latino 3
International (Nonresident) 4
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of International Relations & Security majors at Northeastern University

Minority students account for 21% of International Relations & Security master’s degree recipients at Northeastern University, lower than the national average of 28%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific International Relations & Security Concentrations at Northeastern University

This International Relations & Security program at Northeastern University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
International Relations 52
Other International Relations 9

Highest-Paying Careers for International Relations & Security Graduates

Those who complete International Relations & Security program at Northeastern University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for International Relations & Security majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Compliance Managers $117,178
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Managers, All Other $95,684
Regulatory Affairs Managers $77,828
Political Scientists $71,521
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary $66,472

References

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