2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for International Relations in Massachusetts

Ranked #44 in popularity, international relations is one of the most sought-after master's degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

For its 2022 ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools in Massachusetts to determine which ones were the most popular for international relations students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 326 master's degrees in international relations during the 2019-2020 academic year.

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Choosing a Great International Relations School for Your Master's Degree

The international relations master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for International Relations in Massachusetts ranking is to help you make that choice.

A high popularity ranking isn't always a sign that a school has a great overall quality ranking for international relations, but it does mean that many students are choosing the school for some reason. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

One Size Does Not Fit All

This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. Plus, you can view our other rankings for international relations.

Most Popular Schools for Master’s Students to Study International Relations in Massachusetts

Learn about the most popular colleges and universities for international relations students seeking a a master's degree.

Most Well Attended Schools for International Relations Students Working on Their Master's

1

Tufts University
Medford, MA

229 Annual Master's Degrees

#2 Best Quality In MA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Tufts University if you want to pursue a master's degree in international relations. Tufts is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Medford. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for master's degrees in international relations in Massachusetts.

There were approximately 229 international relations individuals who graduated with this degree at Tufts in the most recent year we have data available.

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2

Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

51 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Best Quality In MA

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Harvard University is a popular choice for individuals pursuing a master's degree in international relations. Harvard is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Cambridge. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in international relations in Massachusetts.

There were approximately 51 international relations individuals who graduated with this degree at Harvard in the most recent data year.

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3

Boston University
Boston, MA

32 Annual Master's Degrees

#4 Best Quality In MA

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Boston University is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in international relations. Boston U is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Boston. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #4 in quality for master's degrees in international relations in Massachusetts.

There were about 32 international relations individuals who graduated with this degree at Boston U in the most recent data year.

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4

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

8 Annual Master's Degrees

#3 Best Quality In MA

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Northeastern University is a popular decision for students interested in a master's degree in international relations. Northeastern is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Boston. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for master's degrees in international relations in Massachusetts.

There were approximately 8 international relations students who graduated with this degree at Northeastern in the most recent data year.

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5

Suffolk University
Boston, MA

6 Annual Master's Degrees

#5 Best Quality In MA

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Suffolk is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Boston. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #5 in quality for master's degrees in international relations in Massachusetts.

There were roughly 6 international relations students who graduated with this degree at Suffolk in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in international relations from Suffolk University

6

Clark University
Worcester, MA

Clark is a small private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Worcester. More information about a master’s in international relations from Clark University

 

Best International Relations Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Most Popular International Relations Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Connecticut	293	53
Rhode Island	200	18
New Hampshire	163	16
Vermont	113	111

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International Relations Related Rankings by Major

International Relations is one of 2 different types of International Relations & National Security programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to International Relations

Related Major	Annual Graduates
International Security	44
Other International Relations & National Security Studies	16

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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