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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for International Relations (Income $30-$48k) in the Southeast Region

18 Ranked Colleges
365 Degrees Awarded
$28,600 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2019-2020, 13,616 people earned their degree in international relations, making the major the 54th most popular in the United States.

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.

This year’s “Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking analyzed 18 colleges that offered a degree in international relations. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great international relations programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the international relations program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

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 $30-$48k.

Top 18 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for International Relations (Income $30-$48k) 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 $30-$48k. Durham, North Carolina is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s international relations degrees to 41 students in 2019-2020.

Duke also made our “Best International Relations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at Duke are $59,140, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Duke University International Relations Report

#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#8 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Gainesville, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s international relations degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

UF did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best International Relations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about International Relations at University of Florida

#3

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida State University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Florida State University is a public institution located in Tallahassee, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 36 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Florida State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best International Relations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State are $26,707, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Florida State University International Relations Report

#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Atlanta, Georgia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s international relations degrees to 15 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree international relations students whose families make $30-$48k 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.

Read full report on International Relations at Georgia Tech

#10 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Florida International University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Miami, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s international relations degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

FIU also made our “Best International Relations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #10. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at FIU are $24,211.

Full FIU International Relations Report

#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 $30-$48k list. Raleigh, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s international relations degrees to 26 students in 2019-2020.

NC State also took the #7 spot 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 North Carolina State University are $28,999.

Full North Carolina State University International Relations Report

#7

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#6 in overall quality

University of Georgia did quite well in the 2022 Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #7. Athens, Georgia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s international relations degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

UGA also took the #6 spot 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 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 $30-$48k list. Located in Jacksonville, Florida, this fairly large public school handed out 6 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 $30-$48k list, UNF has also earned the #17 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 UNF are $21,930.

Read more about International Relations at UNF

#9

University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, Georgia
#14 in overall quality

University of North Georgia ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This fairly large school is located in Dahlonega, Georgia, and it awarded 8 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 $30-$48k list, UNG has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best International Relations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Georgia are $18,354, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of North Georgia International Relations Report

#10

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#2 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, George Mason University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This large school is located in Fairfax, Virginia, and it awarded 43 masters’s international relations degrees in 2019-2020.

GMU also took the #2 spot in our “Best International Relations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at GMU are $37,410, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full George Mason University International Relations Report

#11

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, Tennessee
#15 in overall quality

Middle Tennessee State University 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 $30-$48k ranking. Middle Tennessee State University is a large school located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee that handed out 4 masters’s international relations degrees in 2019-2020.

Middle Tennessee State University also took the #15 spot 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 Middle Tennessee State University are $26,172.

Read full report on International Relations at Middle Tennessee State University

#12

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#11 in overall quality

University of Kentucky 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 $30-$48k ranking. UK is a public institution located in Lexington, Kentucky. The school has a large population, and it awarded 22 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UK, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best International Relations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UK are $33,216, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UK International Relations Report

#13

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia
#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, 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 $30-$48k list. Norfolk, Virginia 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.

Old Dominion did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best International Relations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Old Dominion University are $33,288, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on International Relations at Old Dominion

#14

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina

University of South Carolina - Columbia ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Columbia, South Carolina, this large public school awarded 1 degrees to qualified masters’s international relations students in 2019-2020.

UofSC also made our “Best International Relations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #0. Average graduate tuition and fees at UofSC are $30,160, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of South Carolina - Columbia International Relations Report

#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 $30-$48k list. TROY is a fairly large school located in Troy, Alabama that handed out 71 masters’s international relations degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at TROY, the school also landed the #13 spot 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 TROY are $16,156.

Read more about International Relations at Troy University

#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 $30-$48k 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.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree international relations students whose families make $30-$48k list, KSU Georgia has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best International Relations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Kennesaw State University are $21,174, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about International Relations at KSU Georgia

#17

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
#12 in overall quality

Liberty University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Liberty University is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Lynchburg, Virginia. It awarded 27 masters’s international relations degrees in 2019-2020.

Liberty University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best International Relations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Liberty University are $8,349, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Liberty University International Relations Report

#18

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
#3 in overall quality

University of Miami did quite well in the 2022 Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #18. University of 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 University of Miami are $40,220.

Read more about International Relations at University of Miami

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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%.

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  • 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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