2027 Best International Relations Schools in Michigan

International Relations degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for international relations students pursuing a degree.

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• Best International Relations Schools in Michigan

Best Schools for International Relations in Michigan

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the international relations degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in International Relations

1

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

76 International Relations Degrees Awarded

$38,810 Median Starting Salary

Our analysis ranked Michigan State University the best school in the country for a degree in international relations. Set in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State University is a very large public institution. Roughly 81% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 76 international relations degrees were awarded at Michigan State University in the most recent year. International Relations graduates of Michigan State University earn a median of $38,810 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,766 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in international relations from Michigan State University

2

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

19 International Relations Degrees Awarded

$28,202 Median Starting Salary

Grand Valley State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in international relations, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the town of Allendale, Grand Valley State University is a very large public institution. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 19 international relations students who graduated with this degree at Grand Valley State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, international relations degree recipients from Grand Valley State University generally make around $28,202. Students borrow a median of $19,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in international relations from Grand Valley State University

Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 schools evaluated.

• 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.