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2022 Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

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 $48-$75k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. 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 $48-$75k” 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.

For this year’s “Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking, we looked at 18 colleges that offer a degree in international relations. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent international relations programs, but they also 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. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region master’s degree international relations students whose families make $48-$75k.

Top 18 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for International Relations (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Duke University landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Durham, North Carolina, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 41 degrees to qualified masters’s international relations students in 2019-2020.

Duke also made our “Best International Relations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #1. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Duke are $59,140.

Read full report on International Relations at Duke

#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 $48-$75k list. UF is a large school located in Gainesville, Florida that handed out 4 masters’s international relations degrees 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 UF are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about International Relations at University of Florida

#10 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida International University landed the #3 spot on the list. FIU is located in Miami, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 masters’s international relations degrees to qualified students.

FIU also made our “Best International Relations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #10. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida International University are $24,211, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about International Relations at FIU

#4 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus landed the #4 spot on the list. Georgia Tech is a large school located in Atlanta, Georgia that handed out 15 masters’s international relations degrees in 2019-2020.

Georgia Tech also took the #4 spot in our “Best International Relations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus are $31,334, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus International Relations Report

#5

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#5 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida State University landed the #5 spot on the list. Florida State is a large school located in Tallahassee, Florida that handed out 36 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 $48-$75k 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about International Relations at Florida State University

#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 $48-$75k list. Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, this large public school awarded 26 diplomas to qualified masters’s international relations students in 2019-2020.

NC State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 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 North Carolina State University are $28,999.

Read full report on International Relations at NC State

#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 $48-$75k list. This large school is located in Athens, Georgia, and it awarded 6 masters’s international relations degrees 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 UGA are $27,476.

Read more about International Relations at UGA

#8

University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, Georgia
#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, University of North Georgia did quite well on the 2022 Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. UNG is a public institution located in Dahlonega, Georgia. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 8 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UNG also made our “Best International Relations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #14. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Georgia are $18,354, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about International Relations at UNG

#9

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida
#17 in overall quality

University of North Florida landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. University of North Florida is a public institution located in Jacksonville, Florida. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 6 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNF, the school also landed the #17 spot in our “Best International Relations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNF are $21,930, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on International Relations at UNF

#10

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#2 in overall quality

George Mason University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Fairfax, Virginia, this large public school awarded 43 diplomas to qualified masters’s international relations students 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. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at George Mason University are $37,410.

Full George Mason University International Relations Report

#11

Troy University

Troy, Alabama
#13 in overall quality

Troy University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #11. Troy University is a fairly large public school situated in Troy, Alabama. It awarded 71 masters’s international relations degrees in 2019-2020.

TROY also made our “Best International Relations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #13. Average graduate tuition and fees at Troy University are $16,156, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about International Relations at TROY

#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 $48-$75k ranking. University of Kentucky is a large public school situated in Lexington, Kentucky. It awarded 22 masters’s international relations degrees in 2019-2020.

UK also took 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

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, Tennessee
#15 in overall quality

Middle Tennessee State University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Middle Tennessee State University is a public institution located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 masters’s 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

#14

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia
#9 in overall quality

Old Dominion University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #14. This large school is located in Norfolk, Virginia, and it awarded 10 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 $48-$75k list, Old Dominion has also earned the #9 rank 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about International Relations at Old Dominion

#15

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina

University of South Carolina - Columbia came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. UofSC is a public institution located in Columbia, South Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 masters’s 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 UofSC are $30,160, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on International Relations at University of South Carolina - Columbia

#16

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, Georgia
#16 in overall quality

Kennesaw State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #16. Kennesaw State University is a public institution located in Kennesaw, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 10 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

KSU Georgia also took the #16 spot 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 some majors have different tuition rates.

Full KSU Georgia International Relations Report

#17

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
#12 in overall quality

Liberty University ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Lynchburg, Virginia, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 27 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 $48-$75k list, Liberty University has also earned the #12 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 Liberty University are $8,349.

Read full report on International Relations at Liberty University

#18

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
#3 in overall quality

With a ranking of #18, 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 $48-$75k list. University of Miami is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Coral Gables, Florida. It awarded 22 masters’s international relations degrees in 2019-2020.

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

Full U Miami International Relations Report

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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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