by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in Virginia to determine which ones were the best for international relations students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 88 master's degrees in international relations to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of international relations for getting your master'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:
The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To account for this we include a school's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a host of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
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 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 Virginia.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in international relations.
George Mason University is a wonderful option for students pursuing a master's degree in international relations. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in international relations from George Mason University
Liberty University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in international relations. Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Lynchburg.More information about a master’s in international relations from Liberty University
Old Dominion University is a good decision for individuals pursuing a master's degree in international relations. Old Dominion is a fairly large public university located in the city of Norfolk.More information about a master’s in international relations from Old Dominion University
Learn about other programs related to International Relations that might interest you.
Explore all the Best International Relations Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 422 | 71 |
| Georgia | 370 | 51 |
| North Carolina | 334 | 54 |
| Tennessee | 313 | 18 |
| Kentucky | 268 | 27 |
| South Carolina | 260 | 2 |
| Alabama | 258 | 73 |
| West Virginia | 164 | 0 |
International Relations is one of 2 different types of International Relations & National Security programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other International Relations & National Security Studies | 67 |
| International Security | 37 |
