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International Relations & National Security at Boston University

237 Bachelor's Degrees
41 Master's Degrees
#26 Overall Quality
The International Relations & National Security major is part of the social sciences program at Boston University.

We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Boston U ranks among other schools offering degrees in international relations.

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International Relations & National Security Degrees Available at Boston U

Boston U International Relations Rankings

Boston U was ranked #26 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for international relations majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in Massachusetts.

Ranking Type Rank
Best International Relations & National Security Bachelor’s Degree Schools 16
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income $30-$48k) 18
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income $48-$75k) 20
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income $30-$48k) 21
Best Value Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income $30-$48k) 23
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income $48-$75k) 24
Best International Relations & National Security Schools 26
Best International Relations & National Security Master’s Degree Schools 26
Best International Relations & National Security Graduate Degree Schools 29
Best Value Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income $48-$75k) 30
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income $0-$30k) 32
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income $75-$110k) 35
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income $0-$30k) 36
Best International Relations & National Security Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 37
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income $75-$110k) 38
Best Value Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income $0-$30k) 43
Best Value Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income $75-$110k) 44
Best International Relations & National Security Colleges for Veterans 45
Best International Relations & National Security Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 45
Best International Relations & National Security Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 54
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security (With Aid) 54
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security (With Aid) 55
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree International Relations & National Security Graduates 69
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income Over $110k) 70
Highest Paid Master’s Degree International Relations & National Security Graduates 73
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security 78
Best Value Colleges for International Relations & National Security (With Aid) 79
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security 93
Highest Paid International Relations & National Security Graduates 101
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income Over $110k) 146
Best Value Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income Over $110k) 179
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security 179
Best Value Colleges for International Relations & National Security 222

Popularity of International Relations at Boston U

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Boston University handed out 237 bachelor's degrees in international relations & national security. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 220 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 41 students received their master’s degree in international relations from Boston U. This makes it the #29 most popular school for international relations master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Do International Relations Graduates from Boston U Make?

$38,920 Bachelor's Median Salary
$41,706 Master's Median Salary

Salary of International Relations Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

The median salary of international relations students who receive their bachelor's degree at Boston U is $38,920. This is higher than $35,647, which is the national median for all international relations bachelor's degree recipients.

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Salary of International Relations Graduates with a Master's Degree

Graduates of the master's international relations program at Boston U make a median salary of $41,706. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $57,929.

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How Much Student Debt Do International Relations Graduates from Boston U Have?

$25,000 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of International Relations Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at Boston U, international relations students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $21,827 for all international relations majors across the country.

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The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the international relations program at Boston U is $772 per month.

Boston U International Relations Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international relations majors at Boston University.

Boston U International Relations & National Security Bachelor’s Program

Of the 237 international relations students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Boston U, about 40% were men and 60% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor's in international relations.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 22
Black or African American 11
Hispanic or Latino 42
White 107
Non-Resident Aliens 34
Other Races 21

Boston U International Relations & National Security Master’s Program

The international relations program at Boston U awarded 41 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 34% of these degrees went to men with the other 66% going to women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master's in international relations.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 3
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 3
White 18
Non-Resident Aliens 14
Other Races 1

Majors Similar to International Relations

Related Major Annual Graduates
Economics 452
Political Science & Government 153
Other Social Sciences 78
Sociology 49
Anthropology 35

View All International Relations & National Security Related Majors >

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