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International Relations & Security at Suffolk University

If you are interested in studying International Relations & Security, take a look at what Suffolk University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Suffolk University is located in Boston, MA.

During the most recent reporting year, 24 international relations & security degrees were awarded at Suffolk University.

Online & Distance Learning at Suffolk University

Distance learning is available at Suffolk University. Of 6,356 students, 31 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,162 (34%) took at least some classes online.

International Relations & Security Rankings at Suffolk University

Use these rankings to compare Suffolk University’s International Relations & Security program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Massachusetts	#7 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Massachusetts	#9 of 9
Best Value	New England (Region)	#13 of 19
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#17 of 19
Best Value	Nationwide	#117 of 155
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#145 of 158

Earnings for International Relations & Security Graduates from Suffolk University

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

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$29,146
2 years	$30,771
4 years	$54,962

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, International Relations & Security graduates from Suffolk University report median earnings of $54,962, compared with $72,013 for all Suffolk University graduates — about 24% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for International Relations & Security graduates from Suffolk University stands at $26,990.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Across all degree levels, International Relations & Security graduates at Suffolk University are 67% women (16) and 33% men (8).

International Relations & Security Bachelor’s Program at Suffolk University

Among the 23 bachelor’s international relations & security degrees awarded at Suffolk University, 65% were women (15) and 35% were men (8).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	11
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	3
Asian	3
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 48% of International Relations & Security bachelor’s degree recipients at Suffolk University, above the national average of 38%.*

International Relations & Security Master’s Program at Suffolk University

Among the 1 master’s international relations & security degrees awarded at Suffolk University, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Hispanic / Latino	1

Minority students account for 100% of International Relations & Security master’s degree recipients at Suffolk University, higher 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 Suffolk University

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

Concentration	Graduates
International Relations	24

Top-Paying Careers for International Relations & Security Graduates

Those who complete International Relations & Security program at Suffolk University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.