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2024 Best International Relations Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

5 Colleges in the Southeast Region
21 Doctor's Degrees
a doctor's degree in international relations is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #194 out of 862 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for international relations students pursuing a doctor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 21 doctor's degrees in international relations to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great International Relations School for Your Doctor's Degree

Best International Relations Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region Your choice of international relations for getting your doctor's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:

Quality Overall Is Important

A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we include a college's overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking which itself looks at a collection of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for international relations students working on their doctor's degree.

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The international relations school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best International Relations Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region.

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study International Relations in the Southeast Region

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for international relations students seeking a a doctor's degree.

Top Southeast Region Schools for a Doctorate in International Relations

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat University of Virginia - Main Campus if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in international relations. Located in the small suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in international relations from University of Virginia - Main Campus

2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1 Annual Graduates

Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus is a great decision for students pursuing a doctor's degree in international relations. Georgia Tech is a very large public school located in the city of Atlanta.More information about a doctorate in international relations from Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus

3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4 Annual Graduates

Florida International University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in international relations. Located in the large suburb of Miami, FIU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in international relations from Florida International University

4
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
8 Annual Graduates

Any student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in international relations needs to check out Old Dominion University. Old Dominion is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Norfolk.More information about a doctorate in international relations from Old Dominion University

5
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in international relations from University of South Florida - Main Campus

Best International Relations Colleges by State

Explore the best international relations colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Florida 217 9
Georgia 190 1
Virginia 182 11

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One of 2 majors within the International Relations & National Security area of study, International Relations has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Other International Relations & National Security Studies 5

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