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International Relations & Security at Tufts University

If you plan to study International Relations & Security, you may want to check out the program at Tufts University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Tufts University is in Medford, MA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 334 international relations & security graduations were recorded at Tufts University.

Online & Distance Learning at Tufts University

Many students take online classes at Tufts University. Of 13,599 students, 469 (3%) studied exclusively online and 1,085 (8%) took at least some classes online.

International Relations & Security Rankings at Tufts University

These rankings give you a sense of how Tufts University’s International Relations & Security program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Massachusetts	#2 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#3 of 19
Best Value	Massachusetts	#9 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#14 of 158
Best Value	New England (Region)	#18 of 19
Best Value	Nationwide	#134 of 155

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Massachusetts	#2 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#3 of 19
Best Value	Massachusetts	#9 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#14 of 158
Best Value	New England (Region)	#18 of 19
Best Value	Nationwide	#134 of 155

Earnings for International Relations & Security Graduates from Tufts University

Graduates of Tufts University’s International Relations & Security program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$59,288
2 years	$59,046
3 years	$63,760
4 years	$81,701
5 years	$97,206

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, International Relations & Security graduates from Tufts University take home a median $81,701, compared with $93,077 for all Tufts University graduates — about 12% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for International Relations & Security graduates from Tufts University comes in at $16,375.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of International Relations & Security graduates at Tufts University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, International Relations & Security graduates at Tufts University are 54% women (180) and 46% men (154).

International Relations & Security Bachelor’s Program at Tufts University

Of the 130 bachelor’s international relations & security degrees awarded at Tufts University, 52% were women (68) and 48% were men (62).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	54
Hispanic / Latino	20
Black / African American	6
Asian	15
Two or More Races	8
International (Nonresident)	24
Unknown	3

Minority students account for 38% of International Relations & Security bachelor’s degree recipients at Tufts University, below the national average of 38%.*

International Relations & Security Master’s Program at Tufts University

Among the 195 master’s international relations & security degrees awarded at Tufts University, 55% were women (108) and 45% were men (87).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	71
Hispanic / Latino	15
Black / African American	5
Asian	9
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	5
International (Nonresident)	84
Unknown	5

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 18% of International Relations & Security master’s degree recipients at Tufts University, lower than the national average of 28%.*

International Relations & Security Doctoral Program at Tufts University

Among the 9 doctoral international relations & security degrees awarded at Tufts University, 44% were women (4) and 56% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of International Relations & Security doctoral degree recipients at Tufts University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	3
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of International Relations & Security doctoral degree recipients at Tufts University, below the national average of 16%.*

*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 Tufts University

This International Relations & Security program at Tufts University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
International Relations	334

Highest-Paying Careers for International Relations & Security Graduates

Graduates of the International Relations & Security program at Tufts University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for International Relations & Security graduates, 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.