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2023 Best International Relations & Security Schools in the Far Western US Region

35 Colleges
$38,306 Avg Salary
$18,706 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best International Relations & National Security 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.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best International Relations & Security Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 35 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best International Relations & National Security Schools in the Far Western US Region

The following schools top our list of the Best International Relations & National Security Colleges.

Top 10 Best International Relations & National Security Schools

#1

Claremont McKenna College

Claremont, CA

Our analysis found Claremont McKenna College to be the best school for international relations and national security students who want to pursue a degree in the Far Western US Region . Claremont McKenna is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Claremont.

The average amount in student loans that international relations majors at Claremont McKenna take out is $15,500.

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#2

Stanford University

Stanford, CA

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Stanford University is a great place for international relations and national security students. Stanford is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Stanford.

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#3

Pomona College

Claremont, CA

Out of the 35 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Pomona College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Claremont, Pomona is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Southern California. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best International Relations & Security Schools in the Far Western US Region list. USC is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Los Angeles.

After completing their degree, international relations graduates from USC carry an average student debtload of $14,500. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $340.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Washington - Seattle Campus. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best International Relations & Security Schools in the Far Western US Region list. UW Seattle is a very large public school located in the large city of Seattle.

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University of California - San Diego landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best international relations and national security programs. UCSD is a fairly large public school located in the large city of La Jolla.

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#7

Occidental College

Los Angeles, CA

Occidental College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for international relations and national security students. It came in at #7 on the list. Oxy is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Los Angeles.

The average amount in student loans that international relations majors at Oxy take out is $21,654.

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With a ranking of #8, Linfield University - McMinnville Campus did quite well on this year’s best schools for international relations and national security students. Located in the town of McMinnville, Linfield is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best International Relations & Security Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Middlebury Institute is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized suburb of Monterey.

International Relations majors at Middlebury Institute take out an average of $15,191 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full International Relations & National Security at Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey Report

#10

Loyola Marymount University

Los Angeles, CA

Loyola Marymount University ranked #10 on this year’s Best International Relations & Security Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Loyola Marymount is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Los Angeles.

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Best International Relations & National Security Colleges by State

Explore the best international relations and national security colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US region.

State Degrees Awarded
California 1,379
Washington 64
Oregon 56
Nevada 49
Hawaii 18

International Relations & National Security is one of 12 different types of programs to choose from.

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 25 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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