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2027 Best Value International Relations Schools in Georgia

6 Colleges in the United States
$21,972 Avg Student Debt
$68,760 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value International Relations Badge [International Relations](/majors/social-sciences/international-relations-national-security/international-relations/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value international relations schools.

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2027 Best Value International Relations Schools in Georgia

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

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Leading the list is Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus, our #1 best value for international relations in Georgia. Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Atlanta. Students from in state pay about $12,058 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $34,484. International Relations graduates carry a median of $24,323 in student loans. International Relations graduates of Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus earn a median of $83,560 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,323 median debt. Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus admits about 14% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in international relations will find it at University Of North Georgia, which ranked #2. Set in the town of Dahlonega, University Of North Georgia is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,444 in tuition and fees, compared with $16,956 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete the international relations program here. Soon after graduation, international relations degree recipients from University Of North Georgia generally make around $43,564. Set against $20,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of North Georgia admits about 68% of applicants.

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A rank of #3 makes University Of Georgia one of the best values for international relations. Located in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $11,450, with out-of-state students paying around $31,688. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete the international relations program here. Soon after graduation, international relations degree recipients from University Of Georgia generally make around $39,275. Set against $19,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 38%.

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Kennesaw State University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value international relations schools. Located in the suburb of Kennesaw, Kennesaw State University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,808, with out-of-state students paying around $17,736. International Relations graduates carry a median of $23,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, international relations degree recipients from Kennesaw State University generally make around $34,343. That is a strong return on a $23,000 median debt. Roughly 69% of applicants are accepted.

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Georgia Southern University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value international relations schools. Georgia Southern University is a very large public school located in the town of Statesboro. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,022, while out-of-state students pay about $17,734. Students borrow a median of $25,008 to complete the international relations program here. International Relations graduates of Georgia Southern University earn a median of $27,664 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,008 median debt. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.

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Emory University
Atlanta, GA

Emory University came in at #6 for value in international relations this year. Emory University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Atlanta. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $64,280. International Relations graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. Early-career international relations graduates make about $45,022. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Emory University admits about 11% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

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