2027 Best International Security Schools in the New England Region
International Security programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for international security students pursuing a degree.
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Best Schools for International Security in the New England Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall international security education in the New England Region.
Top Schools in International Security
Leading the list is Harvard University, our #1 school for international security. Set in the city of Cambridge, Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. About 98% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 19 international security students who graduated with this degree at Harvard University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, international security degree recipients from Harvard University generally make around $95,207. Harvard University graduates carry a median of $16,616 in student loans.
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Students looking for a strong international security program will find one at University Of Massachusetts Lowell, which ranked #2. Located in the suburb of Lowell, University Of Massachusetts Lowell is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. There were roughly 41 international security students who graduated with this degree at University Of Massachusetts Lowell in the most recent data year. International Security graduates of University Of Massachusetts Lowell earn a median of $67,146 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,574.
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A rank of #3 makes Norwich University one of the top schools for international security. Norwich University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Northfield. About 60% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 32 international security students who graduated with this degree at Norwich University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, international security degree recipients from Norwich University generally make around $54,985. Students borrow a median of $16,850 to complete this degree.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 3 schools evaluated.
- 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 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
