2027 Best International Security Schools in Massachusetts

International Security programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their international security programs.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools to find the best for international security students.

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• Best International Security Schools in Massachusetts

Best Schools for International Security in Massachusetts

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall international security education in Massachusetts.

Top Schools in International Security

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Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

19 International Security Degrees Awarded

$95,207 Median Starting Salary

Harvard University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in international security. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Cambridge. Roughly 98% of students complete a degree within six years here. Harvard University awarded about 19 international security degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their international security degree from Harvard University earn around $95,207 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,616. Read more about the international security program at Harvard University

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University Of Massachusetts Lowell
Lowell, MA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

41 International Security Degrees Awarded

$67,146 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong international security program will find one at University Of Massachusetts Lowell, which ranked #2. University Of Massachusetts Lowell is a very large public school located in the suburb of Lowell. 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. Graduates of the international security program make about $67,146 in their early career. University Of Massachusetts Lowell graduates carry a median of $25,574 in student loans. See the full international security program report for University Of Massachusetts Lowell

Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 2 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.