2026 Best International Relations National Security Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools

#1

Wright State University Main Campus

Dayton, OH

Wright State University Main Campus tops our 2026 ranking of the best International Relations National Security undergraduate certificate degree schools in the United States. This public school is set in Dayton, OH. The six-year graduation rate is 42%. In-state tuition and fees average $10,991, compared with $20,691 for out-of-state students. Typical International Relations National Security student debt is $25,836. Get the full Wright State University Main Campus report

#2

Missouri Southern State University

Joplin, MO

A rank of #2 makes Missouri Southern State University one of the top choices in the United States. Based in Joplin, MO, Missouri Southern State University is a public institution. Roughly 40% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $9,600, compared with $18,300 for out-of-state students. The median International Relations National Security program debt is $22,241. More on Missouri Southern State University

#3

Austin College

You'll be in good company at Austin College, which ranked #3 this year. See the full Austin College profile

#4

Cuny College Of Staten Island

Cuny College Of Staten Island came in at #4 on this year's International Relations National Security ranking in the United States. Read more about Cuny College Of Staten Island

#5

University Of The Incarnate Word

University Of The Incarnate Word came in at #5 on this year's International Relations National Security ranking in the United States. Get the full University Of The Incarnate Word report

#6

St Johns University New York

St Johns University New York landed the #6 spot in the United States this year. Read more about St Johns University New York

#7

University Of Missouri Columbia

University Of Missouri Columbia ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best International Relations National Security schools. Read the full report on University Of Missouri Columbia

#8

University Of Nebraska At Kearney

University Of Nebraska At Kearney came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on University Of Nebraska At Kearney

#9

Brenau University

Brenau University came in at #9 in this year's ranking. Get the full Brenau University report

#10

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud State University placed #10 among International Relations National Security schools in the United States. See the full Saint Cloud State University profile

#11

Connecticut College

Connecticut College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best International Relations National Security schools. Read more about Connecticut College

#12

Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus

Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best International Relations National Security schools. More on Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus

#13

Nazareth College

Nazareth College placed #13 among International Relations National Security schools in the United States. More on Nazareth College

#14

Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara City College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best International Relations National Security schools. Read the full report on Santa Barbara City College

#15

Hampton University

Hampton University landed the #15 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Hampton University

#16

William Jewell College

William Jewell College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best International Relations National Security schools. More on William Jewell College

#17

Drew University

Drew University did well this year, earning the #17 position. Read the full report on Drew University

#18

Gettysburg College

Gettysburg College came in at #18 in this year's ranking. See the full Gettysburg College profile

#19

La Salle University

La Salle University did well this year, earning the #19 position. Read the full report on La Salle University

#20

Stephen F Austin State University

Stephen F Austin State University came in at #20 in this year's ranking. Read more about Stephen F Austin State University

#21

Goucher College

Goucher College ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best International Relations National Security schools. Read the full report on Goucher College

#22

University Of North Georgia

University Of North Georgia placed #22 among International Relations National Security schools in the United States. Read more about University Of North Georgia

#23

Central Michigan University

Central Michigan University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best International Relations National Security schools. Get the full Central Michigan University report

#24

University Of Denver

University Of Denver came in at #24 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on University Of Denver

#25

Bradley University

Bradley University placed #25 among International Relations National Security schools in the United States. Read the full report on Bradley University

#26

Lebanon Valley College

Lebanon Valley College placed #26 among International Relations National Security schools in the United States. More on Lebanon Valley College

#27

Santa Rosa Junior College

Santa Rosa Junior College did well this year, earning the #27 position. Read the full report on Santa Rosa Junior College

#28

Palo Alto College

Palo Alto College ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best International Relations National Security schools. Get the full Palo Alto College report

#29

Naval Postgraduate School

Naval Postgraduate School landed the #29 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Naval Postgraduate School

#30

Northern Michigan University

Northern Michigan University ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best International Relations National Security schools. Read the full report on Northern Michigan University

#31

Portland State University

Portland State University came in at #31 in this year's ranking. Read more about Portland State University

#32

United States Air Force Academy

United States Air Force Academy did well this year, earning the #32 position. Read the full report on United States Air Force Academy

#33

Mary Baldwin College

Mary Baldwin College did well this year, earning the #33 position. Read more about Mary Baldwin College

#34

Lafayette College

Lafayette College did well this year, earning the #34 position. Read the full report on Lafayette College

#35

Oral Roberts University

Oral Roberts University did well this year, earning the #35 position. More on Oral Roberts University

#36

Samford University

Samford University came in at #36 in this year's ranking. See the full Samford University profile

#37

Suny College At Cortland

Suny College At Cortland came in at #37 in this year's ranking. Get the full Suny College At Cortland report

#38

Angelo State University

Angelo State University ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best International Relations National Security schools. Read more about Angelo State University

#39

Bellevue University

Bellevue University landed the #39 spot in the United States this year. More on Bellevue University

#40

Belmont University

Belmont University landed the #40 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Belmont University

#41

Kansas State University

Kansas State University came in at #41 in this year's ranking. Read more about Kansas State University

#42

Ashland University

Ashland University ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best International Relations National Security schools. Get the full Ashland University report

#43

Lake Forest College

Lake Forest College landed the #43 spot in the United States this year. See the full Lake Forest College profile

#44

The College Of New Jersey

The College Of New Jersey ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best International Relations National Security schools. More on The College Of New Jersey

#45

Seton Hill University

Seton Hill University landed the #45 spot in the United States this year. More on Seton Hill University

#46

University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

University Of Cincinnati Main Campus did well this year, earning the #46 position. Get the full University Of Cincinnati Main Campus report

#47

Reed College

Reed College ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best International Relations National Security schools. See the full Reed College profile

#48

University Of Arizona

University Of Arizona did well this year, earning the #48 position. Read the full report on University Of Arizona

#49

Ohio State University Main Campus

Ohio State University Main Campus did well this year, earning the #49 position. More on Ohio State University Main Campus

#50

The University Of Texas At El Paso

The University Of Texas At El Paso came in at #50 in this year's ranking. Read more about The University Of Texas At El Paso