by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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, and more. In addition, we cover how Northeastern ranks in comparison to other schools with international relations programs.
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The bachelor's program at Northeastern was ranked #36 on College Factual's Best Schools for international relations list. It is also ranked #4 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northeastern University handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in international relations & national security. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 68 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in international relations from Northeastern. This makes it the #59 most popular school for international relations master’s degree candidates in the country.
Part-time undergraduates at Northeastern paid an average of $1,938 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $62,000 | $62,000 |
| Fees | $1,141 | $1,141 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,790 | $18,790 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 51 international relations majors earned their bachelor's degree from Northeastern. Of these graduates, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Northeastern are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 51% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a bachelor's in international relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Northeastern international relations bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Northeastern Online Learning page.
International Relations majors graduating with a master's degree from Northeastern make a median salary of $60,311 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $66,511.
Of the 29 students who graduated with a Master’s in international relations from Northeastern in 2022, 34% were men and 66% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a master's in international relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international relations majors at Northeastern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 209 |
| Political Science & Government | 150 |
| Sociology | 22 |
| Urban Studies | 8 |
| Anthropology | 2 |
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