International Relations and National Security Studies

Master's degree · Tufts University · Medford, MA

CIP 45.09

$73,332Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$108,836Median earnings 4 years after
$104,887Median earnings 5 years after
$54,446Median federal debt
233Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in International Relations and National Security Studies at Tufts University earn a median of $73,332 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $95,627 four years after graduating (middle half: $68,941–$122,748). Median debt is $54,446, about 74% of first-year earnings.

International Relations and National Security Studies (Master's degree) at other Massachusetts schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell
$67,146$19,662
Northeastern University Professional Programs
Boston
$60,311—
Northeastern University
Boston
$60,311—
Boston University
Boston
$51,374$86,165

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Frequently asked questions

How much do International Relations and National Security Studies graduates from Tufts University make?

The median salary is $73,332 one year after graduation and $104,887 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $54,446.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.