by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 18 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best International Relations Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 384 master's degrees in international relations during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The international relations master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality international relations program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for international relations students working on their master's degree.
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 Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in international relations.
Duke University is a great option for individuals interested in a master's degree in international relations. Located in the city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in international relations from Duke University
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in international relations has to take a look at University of Virginia - Main Campus. University of Virginia is a very large public university located in the suburb of Charlottesville.More information about a master’s in international relations from University of Virginia - Main Campus
Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus is a wonderful choice for individuals interested in a master's degree in international relations. Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia Tech is a public school with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in international relations from Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus
George Mason University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in international relations. GMU is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Fairfax.More information about a master’s in international relations from George Mason University
Located in the small city of Coral Gables, U Miami is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in international relations from University of Miami
Located in the medium-sized city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in international relations from University of Georgia
Located in the midsize city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in international relations from Florida State University
Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in international relations from Liberty University
Located in the midsize city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in international relations from University of Florida
NC State is a very large public university located in the city of Raleigh.More information about a master’s in international relations from North Carolina State University
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Explore the best international relations colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 422 | 71 |
| Georgia | 370 | 51 |
| North Carolina | 334 | 54 |
| Virginia | 331 | 88 |
| Tennessee | 313 | 18 |
| Kentucky | 268 | 27 |
| South Carolina | 260 | 2 |
| Alabama | 258 | 73 |
| West Virginia | 164 | 0 |
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 | 78 |
| International Security | 48 |
