The Fletcher School

A Graduate School of International Affairs

Student Demographics

The Fletcher School offers several degree programs:

  • Our traditional core program is a two-year Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy (MALD)
  • One-year resident Master of Arts (MA) for mid-career professionals
  • One-year combined residency sessions, Internet-mediated collaboration, Global Master of Arts Program (GMAP) for mid-career professionals
  • One-year resident Master of Arts in Humanitarian Assistance (MAHA) for mid-career professionals
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Number of Students in the Graduating Class of 2008 = 239

Master of Arts 65
Master of Arts in Humanitarian Assistance 5
Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy 159
Doctor of Philosophy 10

Demographics of Students in the Graduating Class of 2008

Average age 27.5
Age range 21-45
Non-US students 41%
Students of color: 23% (as % of US Citizens)
Males 47%
Females 53%
Countries represented 36

Most Popular Fields of Study

International Business Relations
Development Economics
International Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
International Security Studies