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2023 Most Popular International Relations & Security Schools in New York

39 Colleges
$41,776 Avg Salary
$20,009 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best International Relations & National Security School for You

International Relations & National Security is the #61 most popular major in New York with 1,233 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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.

The Most Popular International Relations & Security Schools in New York ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 39 schools in New York to see which programs were the most popular 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 New York.

#1

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY

Our analysis found Syracuse University to be the most popular school for international relations and national security students who want to pursue a degree in New York. Located in the midsize city of Syracuse, Syracuse is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

International Relations majors at Syracuse take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $479.

Full International Relations & National Security at Syracuse University Report

#2

New York University

New York, NY

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend New York University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular International Relations & Security Schools in New York list. Located in the city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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Out of the 39 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, Columbia University in the City of New York landed the # 3 spot on the list. Columbia is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York.

Full International Relations & National Security at Columbia University in the City of New York Report

#4

Fordham University

Bronx, NY

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Fordham University is a great place for international relations and national security students. Located in the city of Bronx, Fordham U is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that international relations majors at Fordham U take out is $26,069. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $900, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full International Relations & National Security at Fordham University Report

The excellent programs at The City College of New York helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best international relations and national security schools in New York. CCNY is a large public school located in the large city of New York.

On average, international relations graduates from CCNY take out $10,823 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#6

Excelsior College

Albany, NY

Excelsior College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular International Relations & Security Schools in New York ranking. Located in the city of Albany, Excelsior College is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

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#7

SUNY Geneseo

Geneseo, NY

SUNY Geneseo ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular International Relations & Security Schools in New York list. SUNY Geneseo is a small public school located in the distant town of Geneseo.

After completing their degree, international relations graduates from SUNY Geneseo carry an average student debt load of $25,883.

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United States Military Academy came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular International Relations & Security Schools in New York ranking. Located in the fringe town of West Point, West Point is a public college with a small student population.

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#9

The New School

New York, NY

With a ranking of #9, The New School did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for international relations and national security students. Located in the city of New York, New School University is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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#10

Colgate University

Hamilton, NY

Colgate University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular International Relations & Security Schools in New York list. Located in the distant town of Hamilton, Colgate is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

International Relations majors at Colgate take out an average of $10,080 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full International Relations & National Security at Colgate University Report

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
Maryland 759
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 26 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.

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