2026 Best International Security Schools in Massachusetts

International Security is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best international security schools.

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• Best International Security Schools in Massachusetts

Best Schools for International Security in Massachusetts

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the international security degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in International Security

1

Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

21 International Security Degrees Awarded

$95,207 Median Starting Salary

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. Harvard University awarded about 21 international security degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the international security program make about $95,207 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $16,616 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in international security from Harvard University

2

University Of Massachusetts Lowell
Lowell, MA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

53 International Security Degrees Awarded

$67,146 Median Starting Salary

University Of Massachusetts Lowell came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best international security schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Lowell. About 65% of students finish within six years. University Of Massachusetts Lowell awarded about 53 international security degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the international security program make about $67,146 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,574. See the full international security program report for University Of Massachusetts Lowell

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, 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.