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2023 Most Popular International Relations & Security Schools in Minnesota

9 Colleges
$33,080 Avg Salary
$20,792 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best International Relations & National Security School for You

In 2020-2021, 202 degrees and certificates were awarded to international relations and national security students who went to a Minnesota college or university. This makes it the #77 most popular major in the state.

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.

The Most Popular International Relations & Security Schools in Minnesota ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 9 schools in Minnesota 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.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular International Relations & National Security Colleges.

Our analysis found University of Minnesota - Twin Cities to be the most popular school for international relations and national security students who want to pursue a degree in Minnesota. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public school with a fairly large student population.

International Relations majors at UMN Twin Cities take out an average of $21,500 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $206.

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#2

Carleton College

Northfield, MN

The excellent programs at Carleton College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best international relations and national security schools in Minnesota. Located in the distant town of Northfield, Carleton is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, international relations graduates from Carleton carry an average student debt load of $18,715.

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#3

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, MN

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Saint Cloud State University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular International Relations & Security Schools in Minnesota list. St. Cloud State University is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Saint Cloud.

International Relations majors at St. Cloud State University take out an average of $22,162 in student loans while working on their egree.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Minnesota State University - Mankato. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular International Relations & Security Schools in Minnesota list. Minnesota State Mankato is a fairly large public school located in the city of Mankato.

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The excellent programs at University of Minnesota - Duluth helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best international relations and national security schools in Minnesota. UMN Duluth is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Duluth.

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#6

Augsburg University

Minneapolis, MN

With a ranking of #6, Augsburg University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for international relations and national security students. Located in the city of Minneapolis, Augsburg is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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University of St Thomas Minnesota ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular International Relations & Security Schools in Minnesota list. Located in the city of Saint Paul, UST MN is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

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#7

Bethel University Minnesota

Saint Paul, MN

Bethel University Minnesota landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular international relations and national security programs. Located in the large suburb of Saint Paul, Bethel University Minnesota is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#9

St Catherine University

Saint Paul, MN

With a ranking of #9, St Catherine University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for international relations and national security students. St. Kate's is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Saint Paul.

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Best International Relations & National Security Colleges in the Plains States Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 88
Kansas 10
Iowa 75
Nebraska 34

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 9 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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