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International Relations at Tufts University

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how Tufts ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in international relations.

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• Available Degrees
• Rankings
• Student Demographics

International Relations Degrees Available at Tufts

• Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations
• Master’s Degree in International Relations
• Doctorate Degree in International Relations

Tufts International Relations Rankings

In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for international relations majors, Tufts came in at #7. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for International Relations (Income $30-$48k)	2
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for International Relations (Income $48-$75k)	2
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for International Relations (Income $0-$30k)	2
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree International Relations Graduates	2
Best International Relations Doctor’s Degree Schools	3
Best International Relations Graduate Degree Schools	6
Best International Relations Master’s Degree Schools	6
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for International Relations (Income $75-$110k)	6
Best International Relations Schools	7
Best International Relations Bachelor’s Degree Schools	8
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for International Relations (Income $30-$48k)	9
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for International Relations	9
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for International Relations (With Aid)	9
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for International Relations (Income $0-$30k)	10
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for International Relations (Income $0-$30k)	10
Highest Paid Master’s Degree International Relations Graduates	10
Best International Relations Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	10
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for International Relations (Income $30-$48k)	11
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for International Relations (Income $48-$75k)	11
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for International Relations (Income Over $110k)	11
Best Value Colleges for International Relations (Income $30-$48k)	12
Best Value Colleges for International Relations (Income $0-$30k)	13
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for International Relations (Income $75-$110k)	13
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for International Relations (Income $48-$75k)	14
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree International Relations Graduates	15
Highest Paid International Relations Graduates	16
Best Value Colleges for International Relations (Income $48-$75k)	17
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for International Relations (Income $75-$110k)	26
Best Value Colleges for International Relations (Income $75-$110k)	28
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for International Relations (With Aid)	34
Best International Relations Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	36
Best International Relations Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans	41
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for International Relations (Income Over $110k)	53
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for International Relations	58
Best International Relations Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	65
Best International Relations Colleges for Veterans	66
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for International Relations (With Aid)	66
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for International Relations	68
Best Value Colleges for International Relations (With Aid)	77
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for International Relations (Income Over $110k)	156
Best Value Colleges for International Relations (Income Over $110k)	174
Best Value Colleges for International Relations	177
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for International Relations	185

Popularity of International Relations at Tufts

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Tufts University handed out 160 bachelor's degrees in international relations. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 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 2021, making the school the #4 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Tufts International Relations Students

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

Tufts International Relations Bachelor’s Program

Of the 160 students who earned a bachelor's degree in International Relations from Tufts in 2020-2021, 51% were men and 49% were women.

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	14
Black or African American	5
Hispanic or Latino	20
White	73
Non-Resident Aliens	37
Other Races	11

Tufts International Relations Master’s Program

In the 2020-2021 academic year, 311 students earned a master's degree in international relations from Tufts. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.

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	16
Black or African American	7
Hispanic or Latino	8
White	149
Non-Resident Aliens	84
Other Races	47

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Magicpiano under License

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