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International Relations & Security at University of Massachusetts-Lowell

If you are interested in studying International Relations & Security, consider the program at University of Massachusetts-Lowell. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Massachusetts-Lowell is located in Lowell, MA.

During the most recent reporting year, 53 international relations & security graduations were recorded at University of Massachusetts-Lowell.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Many students take online classes at University of Massachusetts-Lowell. Among 16,598 students, 5,089 (31%) studied exclusively online and 1,937 (12%) took at least some classes online.

International Relations & Security Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Lowell

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Massachusetts	#2 of 9
Best Value	New England (Region)	#2 of 19
Best Schools (Quality)	Massachusetts	#5 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#8 of 19
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#39 of 158
Best Value	Nationwide	#53 of 155

Earnings for International Relations & Security Graduates from University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Those who finish University of Massachusetts-Lowell’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	$61,236
2 years	$64,493

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of International Relations & Security graduates at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, International Relations & Security graduates at University of Massachusetts-Lowell are 30% women (16) and 70% men (37).

International Relations & Security Master’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Of the 53 master’s international relations & security degrees awarded at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, 30% were women (16) and 70% were men (37).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	37
Hispanic / Latino	5
Black / African American	4
Asian	1
Two or More Races	3
Unknown	3

Minority students account for 25% of International Relations & Security master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, 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 University of Massachusetts-Lowell

This International Relations & Security program at University of Massachusetts-Lowell breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
International Security	53

Top-Paying Careers for International Relations & Security Graduates

Students who finish International Relations & Security program at University of Massachusetts-Lowell pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-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

• 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.