Below 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 |