by our College Data Analytics TeamGo directly to any of the following sections:
Boston U was ranked #25 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for international relations majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Boston University handed out 237 bachelor's degrees in international relations. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 220 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 34 students received their master’s degree in international relations from Boston U. This makes it the #24 most popular school for international relations master’s degree candidates in the country.
Learn about other programs related to International Relations that might interest you.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international relations majors at Boston University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 237 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in international relations from Boston U. About 40% were men and 60% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor's in international relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
| White | 107 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 34 |
| Other Races | 21 |
Of the 34 international relations students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Boston U, about 38% were men and 62% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master's in international relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other International Relations & National Security Studies | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
