2023 Best International Relations & Security Schools in the Plains States Region
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.
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.
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 Plains States Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 23 schools in the Plains States 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 Plains States Region
Check out the international relations programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top 10 Best International Relations & National Security Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Carleton College the best school in the Plains States Region for international relations and national security students. Carleton is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Northfield.
After completing their degree, international relations graduates from Carleton carry an average student debtload of $18,715.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Washington University in St Louis. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best International Relations & Security 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 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 23 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 city of Duluth, UMN Duluth is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
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The excellent programs at Creighton University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best international relations and national security schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the city of Omaha, Creighton is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
University of Iowa landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best international relations and national security programs. Iowa is a very large public school located in the small city of Iowa City.
International Relations majors at Iowa take out an average of $24,866 in student loans while working on their egree.
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With a ranking of #7, Minnesota State University - Mankato did quite well on this year’s best schools for international relations and national security students. Located in the small city of Mankato, Minnesota State Mankato is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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Drake University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for international relations and national security students. It came in at #8 on the list. Drake is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Des Moines.
University of St Thomas Minnesota came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best International Relations & Security Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. 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 landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best international relations and national security programs. UMN Twin Cities is a very large public school located in the city of Minneapolis.
International Relations majors at UMN Twin Cities take out an average of $21,500 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $206, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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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 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 23 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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