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International Relations & Security in Massachusetts

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International Relations & Security Schools in Massachusetts

575 students earned International Relations degrees in Massachusetts in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, International Relations & Security is the 29th most popular major in the state out of a total 245 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of International Relations & Security Majors in Massachusetts

International Relations majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 473
Post-Master’s Certificate 95
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 95
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, a international relations major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of international relations majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.4%
  • Black or African American: 3.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.5%
  • White: 50.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 19.5%
  • Other Races: 14.3%
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Jobs for International Relations & Security Grads in Massachusetts

9,730 people in the state and 484,390 in the nation are employed in jobs related to international relations.

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Wages for International Relations & Security Jobs in Massachusetts

A typical salary for a international relations grad in the state is $131,450, compared to a typical salary of $115,300 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Massachusetts that offer international relations degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

Tufts University

Medford
318 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
12,219 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 65%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $37,494. The student loan default rate of 1.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#2

Harvard University

Cambridge
149 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,872. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
18,150 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,079.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Boston U. An average student at Boston U will pay a net price of $30,395. 53% of students get financical aid.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
22,905 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,714. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $65,632 after earning their degree at this institution.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,310 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $65,632 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 11% of the teachers are full time.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
6,830 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 58%. Graduates earn an average $47,459 after graduation.

International Relations & Security Careers in MA

Some of the careers international relations majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Political Science Professors 14% $102,760
Managers 7% $120,100

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to international relations.

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Economics 701
Political Science & Government 168
Geography & Cartography 84
Criminology 66
Sociology 66
Anthropology 59
Urban Studies 32
Other Social Sciences 23

View all majors related to International Relations & Security

View Nationwide International Relations & Security Report

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