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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for International Relations in the Southeast Region

17 Ranked Colleges
365 Degrees Awarded
$28,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region” ranking - to help you make that 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” ranking, we looked at 17 colleges that offer 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. 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

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region.

Top 17 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for International Relations in the Southeast Region

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
#12 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Liberty University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region. 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 also made our “Best International Relations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #12. Average graduate tuition and fees at Liberty University are $8,349, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on International Relations at Liberty University

#2

Troy University

Troy, Alabama
#13 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Troy University. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region. TROY is located in Troy, Alabama and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 71 masters’s international relations degrees to qualified students.

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

Read full report on International Relations at Troy University

#3

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#5 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida State University landed the #3 spot on the 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.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Florida State, the school also landed the #5 spot 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.

Full Florida State University International Relations Report

#4

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Georgia. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region list. 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.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree international relations students list, UGA has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best International Relations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UGA are $27,476, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UGA International Relations Report

#4 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus landed the #5 spot on the list. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, this large public school handed out 15 diplomas to qualified masters’s international relations students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Georgia Tech, the school also landed the #4 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 Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus are $31,334.

Read full report on International Relations at Georgia Tech

#10 in overall quality

Florida International University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #6. Florida International University 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 FIU are $24,211, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Florida International University International Relations Report

#7

University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, Georgia
#14 in overall quality

University of North Georgia landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Dahlonega, Georgia, this fairly large public school awarded 8 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 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#7 in overall quality

North Carolina State University landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking. 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 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 more about International Relations at North Carolina State University

#9

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, University of Florida did quite well on the 2022 Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region list. University of Florida is a large public school situated in Gainesville, Florida. It awarded 4 masters’s international relations degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree international relations students list, UF has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best International Relations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on International Relations at University of Florida

#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 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. 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.

Read more about International Relations at GMU

#11

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, Georgia
#16 in overall quality

Kennesaw State University landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking. KSU Georgia 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. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at KSU Georgia are $21,174.

Full KSU Georgia International Relations Report

#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 ranking. Middle Tennessee State University is located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 masters’s international relations degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Middle Tennessee State University, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best International Relations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Middle Tennessee State University are $26,172, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on International Relations at Middle Tennessee State University

#13

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida
#17 in overall quality

University of North Florida did quite well in the 2022 Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #13. University of North Florida is a fairly large school located in Jacksonville, Florida that handed out 6 masters’s international relations 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. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Florida are $21,930.

Full UNF International Relations Report

#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 list. Old Dominion University is a large school located in Norfolk, Virginia that handed out 10 masters’s international relations degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Old Dominion, the school also landed 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 University are $33,288, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Old Dominion International Relations Report

#15

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#11 in overall quality

University of Kentucky ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region list. University of Kentucky is a large school located in Lexington, Kentucky that handed out 22 masters’s international relations degrees in 2019-2020.

UK also made our “Best International Relations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #11. Average graduate tuition and fees at UK are $33,216, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about International Relations at UK

#16

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 ranking, coming in at #16. This fairly large school is located in Coral Gables, Florida, and 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 University of Miami are $40,220, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about International Relations at University of Miami

#17

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

Duke University ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region list. Duke is a fairly large school located in Durham, North Carolina that handed out 41 masters’s international relations degrees 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.

Full Duke 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%.

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  • *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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