2023 Best International Relations & Security Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Best International Relations & National Security Bachelor's Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, international relations and national security was ranked #66 in the country. In fact 14,306 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
The Best International Relations & Security Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 20 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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2023 Best International Relations & National Security Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for international relations majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Top 10 Best International Relations & National Security Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Carleton College to be the best school for international relations and national security students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Plains States Region . Carleton is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Northfield.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Washington University in St Louis. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best International Relations & Security Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. WUSTL is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Saint Louis.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Webster University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best International Relations & Security Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Webster is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
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Out of the 20 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Minnesota - Duluth landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Duluth, UMN Duluth is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Creighton University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best International Relations & Security Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the large city of Omaha, Creighton is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
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University of Iowa ranked #6 on this year’s Best International Relations & Security Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Iowa is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Iowa City.
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Minnesota State University - Mankato did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for international relations and national security students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the small city of Mankato, Minnesota State Mankato is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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Drake University ranked #8 on this year’s Best International Relations & Security Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Drake is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Des Moines.
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University of St Thomas Minnesota landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree international relations and national security programs. UST MN is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Saint Paul.
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University of Minnesota - Twin Cities came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best International Relations & Security Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. UMN Twin Cities is a very large public school located in the city of Minneapolis.
The average amount in student loans that international relations majors at UMN Twin Cities take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $21,031. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $206, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Request InformationBest International Relations & National Security Colleges by State
Explore the best international relations and national security colleges for a specific state in the Plains States region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 88 |
| Minnesota | 202 |
| Kansas | 10 |
| Iowa | 75 |
| Nebraska | 34 |
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International Relations & National Security Related Rankings by Major
International Relations & National Security is one of 12 different types of programs to choose from.
Majors Similar to International Relations
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 49,282 |
| Economics | 49,055 |
| Sociology | 38,475 |
| General Social Sciences | 18,997 |
| Anthropology | 11,415 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 20 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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 the rest 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).
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