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2023 Most Popular International Relations & Security Schools in North Carolina

11 Colleges
$41,004 Avg Salary
$23,625 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best International Relations & National Security School for You

International Relations & National Security is the #142 most popular major in North Carolina with 113 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular International Relations & Security Schools in North Carolina ranking. Our analysis looked at 11 schools in North Carolina 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 North Carolina.

#1

Duke University

Durham, NC

Our analysis found Duke University to be the most popular school for international relations and national security students who want to pursue a degree in North Carolina. Duke is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Durham.

Full International Relations & National Security at Duke University Report

The excellent programs at North Carolina State University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best international relations and national security schools in North Carolina. NC State is a very large public school located in the city of Raleigh.

Read full report on International Relations & National Security at North Carolina State University

#3

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC

Out of the 11 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, East Carolina University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Greenville, ECU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Queens University of Charlotte. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular International Relations & Security Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the large city of Charlotte, Queens is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#4

High Point University

High Point, NC

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend High Point University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular International Relations & Security Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the medium-sized city of High Point, High Point is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

Read full report on International Relations & National Security at High Point University

#6

Methodist University

Fayetteville, NC

Methodist 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 #6 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Fayetteville, Methodist is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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

#7

Meredith College

Raleigh, NC

Meredith College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular international relations and national security programs. Meredith is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Raleigh.

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

Lenoir - Rhyne University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular International Relations & Security Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the small city of Hickory, Lenoir - Rhyne University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#9

Mars Hill University

Mars Hill, NC

Mars Hill University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular international relations and national security programs. Mars Hill is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Mars Hill.

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#10

Elon University

Elon, NC

Elon University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular International Relations & Security Schools in North Carolina ranking. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Elon, Elon is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

International Relations majors at Elon take out an average of $23,625 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full International Relations & National Security at Elon University Report

Best International Relations & National Security Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 505
Virginia 1,122
Florida 879
Tennessee 109
Kentucky 68
South Carolina 61
Louisiana 58
Arkansas 48
Alabama 137
Mississippi 58
West Virginia 31

One of 12 majors within the area of study, international relations and national security has other similar majors worth exploring.

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 11 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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