by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at BU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks BU among the top schools in the country for international relations & security, placing at #62 out of 154 schools nationally.
Here is each degree level granted in international relations & security at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 156 |
| Master’s | 47 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Boston University handed out 156 bachelor’s degrees in international relations & security.
BU is in the top 15% of the country for international relations & security at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
International Relations & Security graduates with a bachelor’s degree from BU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $62,788 a year. This is below $86,455, the median for all majors at BU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at BU, international relations & security students accumulate a median of $25,000 in student loans. This is lower than $25,188, the typical median for all majors at BU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,560 | $66,670 |
| Fees | $1,432 | $1,432 |
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Among recent graduates, 29% of international relations & security bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of international relations & security bachelor’s degree graduates at BU are White. Roughly 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor’s in international relations & security.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 26 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 71 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 26 |
| Other Races | 6 |
BU granted 156 bachelor’s degrees in international relations and affairs in the latest year of data — 71% to women and 29% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (46%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at BU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in International Relations & Security | 47 |
