Advanced degree holders earn a salary 35% higher than those with a bachelor's degree. 

"The program has been so informative and eye-opening as to how we might have, in the past, handled threats in a different manner, and how best to confront future challenges." —Christine Doucette, Alumna

"The program definitely gives us the practical tools to contribute in a variety of roles. It's also exposed me to a diverse faculty, who contribute to the field in myriad ways. Learning from such smart, thoughtful, and supportive practitioners is truly inspiring, and I am confident that they will help make my dream of serving my country a reality." — Christine Doucette, Alumna

"The program has really trained us to open our minds and view the world from a multiplicity of critical viewpoints." — Christine Doucette, Alumna

#1 ranking for our online Master of Arts in Homeland Security in the nation (thebestschools.org).

"The program gave me a better understanding and an increased curiosity about what is occurring on a global scale." — Kathleen H., Alumna

"Northeastern University has a fantastic network indispensible in helping us link our students with professional opportunities." — Marissa Lombardi, Assistant Teaching Professor and Faculty Director

"The program is not just a bunch of research papers...the learning and assignments are readily applicable to the workplace." — Dana Stranz, Alumna

The estimated average mid-career salary for those with a degree in International Relations is $92.9K (One Class, 2018).

"In my courses, I provide opportunities for learners to connect and network with mid- to senior-level practitioners to explore contemporary issues in higher education through asynchronous and synchronous formats." –Mounira Morris, Faculty Lead, MEd Higher Education Administration