2027 Best Value International Relations Schools in Maryland
[International Relations](/majors/social-sciences/international-relations-national-security/international-relations/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong international relations education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for international relations students.
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2027 Best Value International Relations Schools in Maryland
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the international relations degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value International Relations Schools
For return on investment in international relations, no school beat University Of Baltimore this year. Set in the city of Baltimore, University Of Baltimore is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,992, while out-of-state students pay about $23,984. International Relations graduates carry a median of $29,681 in student loans. International Relations graduates of University Of Baltimore earn a median of $56,837 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $29,681 median debt. The acceptance rate is 79%.
University Of Maryland College Park is a great value for students pursuing a degree in international relations, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the suburb of College Park, University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $11,809 in tuition and fees, compared with $41,186 for out-of-state students. International Relations graduates carry a median of $20,836 in student loans. Soon after graduation, international relations degree recipients from University Of Maryland College Park generally make around $57,901. Set against $20,836 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 45%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Towson University earned it the #3 place for international relations. Located in the city of Towson, Towson University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $11,728, compared with $29,820 for out-of-state students. International Relations graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. International Relations graduates of Towson University earn a median of $39,208 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 82%.
Johns Hopkins University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in international relations, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $64,730. Typical student debt for international relations graduates is $12,000. International Relations graduates of Johns Hopkins University earn a median of $60,277 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Johns Hopkins University admits about 6% of applicants.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.
- 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).
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