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2022 Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

18 Ranked Colleges
365 Degrees Awarded
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Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual has developed its “Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

International Relations is the 54th most popular major in the country with 13,616 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Southeast region, there were 3,111 international relations graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 365 international relations graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking, we looked at 18 colleges that offer a degree in international relations. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality international relations programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the international relations program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 18 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for International Relations (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Duke University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Duke is a fairly large school located in Durham, North Carolina that handed out 41 masters’s international relations degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree international relations students whose families make $0-$30k list, Duke has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best International Relations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Duke University are $59,140, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on International Relations at Duke University

#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#8 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Florida. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Located in Gainesville, Florida, this large public school handed out 4 degrees to qualified masters’s international relations students in 2019-2020.

UF also made our “Best International Relations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #8. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UF International Relations Report

#3

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Florida State University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Located in Tallahassee, Florida, this large public school handed out 36 degrees to qualified masters’s international relations students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree international relations students whose families make $0-$30k list, Florida State has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best International Relations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State are $26,707, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on International Relations at Florida State

#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, this large public school handed out 15 diplomas to qualified masters’s international relations students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree international relations students whose families make $0-$30k list, Georgia Tech has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best International Relations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia Tech are $31,334, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus International Relations Report

#10 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida International University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Florida International University is a public institution located in Miami, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

FIU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best International Relations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at FIU are $24,211, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on International Relations at FIU

#6

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, North Carolina State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. NC State is a large public school situated in Raleigh, North Carolina. It awarded 26 masters’s international relations degrees in 2019-2020.

NC State also made our “Best International Relations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #7. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Carolina State University are $28,999, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on International Relations at North Carolina State University

#7

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#6 in overall quality

University of Georgia ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Athens, Georgia, this large public school handed out 6 diplomas to qualified masters’s international relations students in 2019-2020.

UGA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best International Relations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476.

Read more about International Relations at UGA

#8

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida
#17 in overall quality

University of North Florida ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This fairly large school is located in Jacksonville, Florida, and it awarded 6 masters’s international relations degrees in 2019-2020.

UNF did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #17 on our “Best International Relations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Florida are $21,930, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on International Relations at University of North Florida

#9

University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, Georgia
#14 in overall quality

University of North Georgia came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of North Georgia is located in Dahlonega, Georgia and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 masters’s international relations degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree international relations students whose families make $0-$30k list, UNG has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best International Relations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UNG are $18,354.

Read full report on International Relations at UNG

#10

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#2 in overall quality

George Mason University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #10. GMU is a public institution located in Fairfax, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 43 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

GMU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best International Relations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at GMU are $37,410, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on International Relations at GMU

#11

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina

University of South Carolina - Columbia came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UofSC is a large public school situated in Columbia, South Carolina. It awarded 1 masters’s international relations degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UofSC, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best International Relations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Carolina - Columbia are $30,160, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on International Relations at UofSC

#12

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, Tennessee
#15 in overall quality

Middle Tennessee State University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, this large public school awarded 4 diplomas to qualified masters’s international relations students in 2019-2020.

Middle Tennessee State University also made our “Best International Relations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #15. Average graduate tuition and fees at Middle Tennessee State University are $26,172, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about International Relations at Middle Tennessee State University

#13

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#11 in overall quality

University of Kentucky did quite well in the 2022 Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #13. UK is located in Lexington, Kentucky and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 22 masters’s international relations degrees to qualified students.

UK also made our “Best International Relations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #11. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Kentucky are $33,216.

Read full report on International Relations at University of Kentucky

#14

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia
#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, Old Dominion University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Old Dominion University is located in Norfolk, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 10 masters’s international relations degrees to qualified students.

Old Dominion also took the #9 spot in our “Best International Relations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Old Dominion are $33,288, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about International Relations at Old Dominion University

#15

Troy University

Troy, Alabama
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, Troy University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. TROY is a fairly large school located in Troy, Alabama that handed out 71 masters’s international relations degrees in 2019-2020.

TROY also took the #13 spot in our “Best International Relations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at TROY are $16,156, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full TROY International Relations Report

#16

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, Georgia
#16 in overall quality

Kennesaw State University ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Kennesaw, Georgia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s international relations degrees to 10 students in 2019-2020.

KSU Georgia did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best International Relations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Kennesaw State University are $21,174, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full KSU Georgia International Relations Report

#17

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
#3 in overall quality

With a ranking of #17, University of Miami did quite well on the 2022 Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. U Miami is located in Coral Gables, Florida and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 22 masters’s international relations degrees to qualified students.

U Miami also made our “Best International Relations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #3. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at U Miami are $40,220.

Read full report on International Relations at U Miami

#18

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #18, Liberty University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Liberty University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Lynchburg, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 27 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree international relations students whose families make $0-$30k list, Liberty University has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best International Relations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Liberty University are $8,349, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Liberty University International Relations Report

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Notes and References

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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