by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Tufts ranks among other schools offering degrees in international relations.
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Tufts is in the top 10% of the country for international relations. More specifically it was ranked #12 out of 163 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Tufts University handed out 133 bachelor's degrees in international relations & national security. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 160 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 311 students received their master’s degree in international relations from Tufts. This makes it the #3 most popular school for international relations master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in international relations in 2022, making the school the #4 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of international relations students who receive their bachelor's degree at Tufts is $54,079. This is higher than $37,507, which is the national median for all international relations bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Tufts was $2,212 per credit hour 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 | $66,358 | $66,358 |
| Fees | $1,486 | $1,486 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,660 | $17,660 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,796 | $1,796 |
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Of the 133 international relations students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Tufts, about 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tufts University with a bachelor's in international relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 70 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 22 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Online degrees for the Tufts 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 Tufts Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's international relations program at Tufts make a median salary of $73,332. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all international relations graduates with a master's is $66,511.
Of the 243 international relations students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Tufts, about 44% were men and 56% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tufts University with a master's in international relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 115 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 78 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international relations majors at Tufts University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 231 |
| Political Science & Government | 71 |
| Sociology | 49 |
| Urban Studies | 29 |
| Anthropology | 17 |
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