by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 11 schools in Virginia to determine which ones were the best for international relations students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 906 bachelor's degrees in international relations to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of international relations for getting your bachelor's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a bachelor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To account for this we include a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for international relations students working on their bachelor's degree.
The international relations school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best International Relations Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia.
To further help you make the college decision, we've developed a unique tool called College Combat that allows you to compare schools based on the factors that matter the most to you. Go ahead and give it a try, or bookmark the link so you can check it out later.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for international relations students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
University of Virginia - Main Campus is a wonderful choice for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in international relations. Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in international relations from University of Virginia - Main Campus
Virginia Tech is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in international relations. Virginia Tech is a very large public school located in the small city of Blacksburg.More information about a bachelor’s in international relations from Virginia Tech
George Mason University is a good option for students interested in a bachelor's degree in international relations. Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in international relations from George Mason University
Every student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in international relations has to take a look at William & Mary. William & Mary is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Williamsburg.More information about a bachelor’s in international relations from William & Mary
Located in the small city of Harrisonburg, JMU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in international relations from James Madison University
VMI is a small public school located in the town of Lexington.More information about a bachelor’s in international relations from Virginia Military Institute
Hampden - Sydney is a small private not-for-profit college located in the rural area of Hampden-Sydney.More information about a bachelor’s in international relations from Hampden - Sydney College
Old Dominion is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Norfolk.More information about a bachelor’s in international relations from Old Dominion University
Liberty University is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Lynchburg.More information about a bachelor’s in international relations from Liberty University
Located in the midsize suburb of Fredericksburg, UMW is a public university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in international relations from University of Mary Washington
Explore all the Best International Relations Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 492 | 793 |
| Tennessee | 460 | 88 |
| North Carolina | 453 | 26 |
| Georgia | 453 | 428 |
| South Carolina | 370 | 59 |
| Kentucky | 331 | 41 |
| Alabama | 320 | 62 |
| Louisiana | 306 | 58 |
| Arkansas | 294 | 48 |
| Mississippi | 275 | 58 |
| West Virginia | 223 | 3 |
International Relations is one of 2 different types of International Relations & National Security programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other International Relations & National Security Studies | 5 |
