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2023 Best International Relations & Security Schools in Minnesota

9 Colleges
$33,080 Avg Salary
$20,792 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best International Relations & National Security School for You

In 2020-2021, 202 degrees and certificates were awarded to international relations and national security students who went to a Minnesota college or university. This makes it the #77 most popular major in the state.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. 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 Minnesota ranking. Our analysis looked at 9 schools in Minnesota to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best International Relations & National Security Schools in Minnesota

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

Top Minnesota Schools in International Relations & Security

#1

Carleton College

Northfield, MN

Our analysis found Carleton College to be the best school for international relations and national security students who want to pursue a degree in Minnesota. Located in the town of Northfield, Carleton is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

While working on their degree, international relations majors at Carleton accumulate an average of around $18,715 in student debt.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Minnesota - Duluth is a great place for international relations and national security students. UMN Duluth is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Duluth.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Minnesota State University - Mankato is a great place for international relations and national security students. Minnesota State Mankato is a large public school located in the city of Mankato.

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The excellent programs at University of St Thomas Minnesota helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best international relations and national security schools in Minnesota. Located in the large city of Saint Paul, UST MN is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best International Relations & Security Schools in Minnesota list. Located in the city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public school with a very large student population.

On average, international relations graduates from UMN Twin Cities take out $21,500 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $206.

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#6

St Catherine University

Saint Paul, MN

St Catherine University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best International Relations & Security Schools in Minnesota ranking. St. Kate's is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Paul.

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#7

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, MN

With a ranking of #7, Saint Cloud State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for international relations and national security students. St. Cloud State University is a fairly large public school located in the city of Saint Cloud.

On average, international relations graduates from St. Cloud State University take out $22,162 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#8

Bethel University Minnesota

Saint Paul, MN

Bethel University Minnesota landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best international relations and national security programs. Located in the large suburb of Saint Paul, Bethel University Minnesota is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#9

Augsburg University

Minneapolis, MN

Augsburg University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best International Relations & Security Schools in Minnesota ranking. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, Augsburg is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Best International Relations & National Security Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best International Relations & National Security Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 88
Kansas 10
Iowa 75
Nebraska 34

One of 12 majors within the area of study, international relations and national security has other similar majors worth exploring.

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 9 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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