2023 Best Value International Relations & Security Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
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.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Value International Relations & Security Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. This report analyzed 4 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region to see which ones offered the best value bachelor's degree programs for international relations students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Best Rocky Mountains Region Schools for Affordable Quality for a Bachelor's in International Relations & Security
Our analysis found Brigham Young University - Provo to be the best value school for international relations and national security students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Rocky Mountains Region . Located in the midsize city of Provo, BYU is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at BYU are $6,120 per year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, BYU also is in the top 20% of our Best International Relations & Security Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Utah Valley University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best value international relations and national security schools in the Rocky Mountains Region . UVU is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Orem.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UVU are $17,092 per year.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Idaho is a great value for international relations and national security students working on their bachelor’s degree. U of I is a large public school located in the distant town of Moscow.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at U of I are $27,576 a year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, international relations graduates from U of I carry an average student debtload of $22,329.
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Out of the 4 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Denver landed the # 4 spot on the list. DU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Denver.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at DU are $54,819 per year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, international relations graduates from DU carry an average student debtload of $18,709. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $652.
Request InformationBest International Relations & National Security Colleges by State
Explore the best international relations and national security schools for a specific state in the Rocky Mountains region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 175 |
| Utah | 46 |
| Idaho | 50 |
| Montana | 5 |
| Wyoming | 2 |
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International Relations & National Security Related Majors for International Relations
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 4 schools only.
- 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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