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2026 Most Popular Online International Relations & Security Schools

There are 18 schools that offer a degree in International Relations & Security mostly online. Learn more about the most popular online schools below:

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for International Relations & Security students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Online International Relations & Security Schools ranking. This report analyzed 18 schools in the United States to see which mostly-online International Relations & Security programs were the most popular. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with mostly-online programs.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Online International Relations & Security Schools.

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

The most popular school in the United States for earning a International Relations & Security degree online is Liberty University. Liberty University is a private nonprofit school located in Lynchburg, VA. Roughly 67% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 156 people earned their degree in International Relations & Security from this school. About 35% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $44,414. Full International Relations & Security at Liberty University Report

Arizona State University Digital Immersion comes in at #2 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for International Relations & Security majors. Arizona State University Digital Immersion is a public school located in Scottsdale, AZ. About 100% of degrees in International Relations & Security here are earned online. This school awarded 121 degrees in International Relations & Security in the most recent reporting year. About 39% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $48,210. Read full report on International Relations & Security at Arizona State University Digital Immersion

Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #3 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for International Relations & Security majors. Texas A&M University-College Station is a public school located in College Station, TX. Roughly 67% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 112 degrees in International Relations & Security in the most recent reporting year. About 40% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $54,018. Read full report on International Relations & Security at Texas A&M University-College Station

#4

Angelo State University

San Angelo, TX

Angelo State University landed the #4 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online International Relations & Security Schools ranking. Angelo State University is a public school located in San Angelo, TX. About 100% of degrees in International Relations & Security here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people earned their degree in International Relations & Security from this school. About 35% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $40,595. Full International Relations & Security at Angelo State University Report

#5

Troy University

Troy, AL

Troy University landed the #5 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online International Relations & Security Schools ranking. Located in Troy, AL, this is a public institution. About 100% of degrees in International Relations & Security here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people earned their degree in International Relations & Security from this school. Women make up 23% of the International Relations & Security students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $41,851. Read More…

University of Massachusetts-Lowell landed the #6 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online International Relations & Security Schools ranking. University of Massachusetts-Lowell is a public school located in Lowell, MA. About 100% of degrees in International Relations & Security here are earned online. This school awarded 53 degrees in International Relations & Security in the most recent reporting year. Women make up 30% of the International Relations & Security students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $59,431. Full International Relations & Security at University of Massachusetts-Lowell Report

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice landed the #7 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online International Relations & Security Schools ranking. CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a public school located in New York, NY. About 100% of degrees in International Relations & Security here are earned online. This school awarded 36 degrees in International Relations & Security in the most recent reporting year. About 72% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $38,864. Read full report on International Relations & Security at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #8 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for International Relations & Security majors. Located in Manchester, NH, this is a private nonprofit institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people earned their degree in International Relations & Security from this school. About 58% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $54,644. Read More…

The University of Texas at El Paso comes in at #9 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for International Relations & Security majors. The University of Texas at El Paso is a public school located in El Paso, TX. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people earned their degree in International Relations & Security from this school. About 22% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $42,749. Read full report on International Relations & Security at The University of Texas at El Paso

#10

Bellevue University

Bellevue, NE

Bellevue University landed the #10 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online International Relations & Security Schools ranking. Located in Bellevue, NE, this is a private nonprofit institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 33 degrees in International Relations & Security in the most recent reporting year. About 36% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $58,937. Read More…

#11

Regent University

Virginia Beach, VA

Regent University comes in at #11 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for International Relations & Security majors. Located in Virginia Beach, VA, this is a private nonprofit institution. About 100% of degrees in International Relations & Security here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people earned their degree in International Relations & Security from this school. About 32% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $42,499. Read More…

#12

Excelsior University

Albany, NY

Excelsior University comes in at #12 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for International Relations & Security majors. Excelsior University is a private nonprofit school located in Albany, NY. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people earned their degree in International Relations & Security from this school. About 9% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $68,971. Read More…

#13

New England College

Henniker, NH

New England College landed the #13 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online International Relations & Security Schools ranking. Located in Henniker, NH, this is a private nonprofit institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people earned their degree in International Relations & Security from this school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $38,207. Read More…

#14

Salve Regina University

Newport, RI

Salve Regina University comes in at #14 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for International Relations & Security majors. Located in Newport, RI, this is a private nonprofit institution. About 100% of degrees in International Relations & Security here are earned online. This school awarded 19 degrees in International Relations & Security in the most recent reporting year. About 10% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $53,383. Full International Relations & Security at Salve Regina University Report

University of Missouri-Columbia landed the #15 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online International Relations & Security Schools ranking. University of Missouri-Columbia is a public school located in Columbia, MO. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 15 degrees in International Relations & Security in the most recent reporting year. Women make up 27% of the International Relations & Security students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $48,326. Read full report on International Relations & Security at University of Missouri-Columbia

#16

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC

East Carolina University landed the #16 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online International Relations & Security Schools ranking. Located in Greenville, NC, this is a public institution. About 100% of degrees in International Relations & Security here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people earned their degree in International Relations & Security from this school. Women make up 29% of the International Relations & Security students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $44,602. Read More…

#17

University of Memphis

Memphis, TN

University of Memphis landed the #17 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online International Relations & Security Schools ranking. Located in Memphis, TN, this is a public institution. About 100% of degrees in International Relations & Security here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people earned their degree in International Relations & Security from this school. About 57% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $42,466. Read full report on International Relations & Security at University of Memphis

#18

University of Baltimore

Baltimore, MD

University of Baltimore comes in at #18 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for International Relations & Security majors. University of Baltimore is a public school located in Baltimore, MD. About 67% of degrees in International Relations & Security here are earned online. This school awarded 10 degrees in International Relations & Security in the most recent reporting year. About 80% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $50,372. Read full report on International Relations & Security at University of Baltimore

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More International Relations & Security Rankings

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we’ve developed a number of rankings, including this Most Popular Online International Relations & Security Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you.

International Relations & Security Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
International Relations 11,684
International Security 788
Other International Relations 563
Related Major Annual Graduates
Economics 45,628
Political Science & Government 44,942
Sociology 31,380
General Social Sciences 17,510
Anthropology 10,768

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*The average salary above is for the top 18 schools only.

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