Find Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Most Popular International Relations & Security Schools in Maryland

Find Schools Near

2023 Most Popular International Relations & Security Schools in Maryland

10 Colleges
$50,315 Avg Salary
$22,741 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best International Relations & National Security School for You

In 2020-2021, 759 degrees and certificates were awarded to international relations and national security students who went to a Maryland college or university. This makes it the #26 most popular major in the state.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

The Most Popular International Relations & Security Schools in Maryland ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 10 schools in Maryland to see which ones were the most popular programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the International Relations & National Security program at each school on the list.

Check out the international relations programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Maryland.

#1

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD

Our 2023 rankings named Johns Hopkins University the most popular school in Maryland for international relations and national security students. Johns Hopkins is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Baltimore.

The average amount in student loans that international relations majors at Johns Hopkins take out is $19,000.

Full International Relations & National Security at Johns Hopkins University Report

#2

Towson University

Towson, MD

Out of the 10 schools in Maryland that were part of this year’s ranking, Towson University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Towson is a very large public school located in the city of Towson.

International Relations majors at Towson take out an average of $23,074 in student loans while working on their egree.

Read full report on International Relations & National Security at Towson University

#3

Goucher College

Baltimore, MD

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Goucher College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular International Relations & Security Schools in Maryland list. Located in the city of Baltimore, Goucher is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Read full report on International Relations & National Security at Goucher College

#4

University of Baltimore

Baltimore, MD

The excellent programs at University of Baltimore helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best international relations and national security schools in Maryland. Located in the large city of Baltimore, UB is a public college with a small student population.

Read More…

#5

Mount St Mary's University

Emmitsburg, MD

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Mount St Mary’s University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular International Relations & Security Schools in Maryland list. The Mount is a small private not-for-profit school located in the fringe town of Emmitsburg.

Read full report on International Relations & National Security at Mount St Mary’s University

#5

Washington College

Chestertown, MD

Out of the 10 schools in Maryland that were part of this year’s ranking, Washington College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Washington College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Chestertown.

The average amount in student loans that international relations majors at Washington College take out is $26,149.

Read full report on International Relations & National Security at Washington College

University of Maryland - Baltimore County landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular international relations and national security programs. UMBC is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Baltimore.

Read full report on International Relations & National Security at University of Maryland - Baltimore County

#8

Morgan State University

Baltimore, MD

Morgan State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for international relations and national security students. It came in at #8 on the list. Morgan State is a medium-sized public school located in the large city of Baltimore.

Read More…

Notre Dame of Maryland University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular International Relations & Security Schools in Maryland ranking. Located in the large city of Baltimore, NDMU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Full International Relations & National Security at Notre Dame of Maryland University Report

University of Maryland - College Park came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular International Relations & Security Schools in Maryland ranking. UMCP is a very large public school located in the large suburb of College Park.

Read full report on International Relations & National Security at University of Maryland - College Park

Best International Relations & National Security Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Most Popular International Relations & National Security Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 535
New York 1,233
New Jersey 185
District of Columbia 2,268
Delaware 55

International Relations & National Security is one of 12 different types of programs to choose from.

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 10 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to RepubFan12.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured Schools

Find Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited colleges across the U.S.