2026 Best International Relations Schools in Wisconsin

International Relations programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 8 schools to find the best for international relations students.

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• Best International Relations Schools in Wisconsin

Best Schools for International Relations in Wisconsin

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

University Of Wisconsin Madison
Madison, WI

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

13 International Relations Degrees Awarded

$59,877 Median Starting Salary

Our analysis ranked University Of Wisconsin Madison the best school in the country for a degree in international relations. This very large public university is located in the city of Madison. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates 90% of students within six years. University Of Wisconsin Madison awarded about 13 international relations degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, international relations degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Madison generally make around $59,877. Students borrow a median of $21,813 to complete this degree. See the full international relations program report for University Of Wisconsin Madison

2

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

20 International Relations Degrees Awarded

$43,290 Median Starting Salary

Marquette University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in international relations, landing the #2 spot this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Milwaukee. Marquette University graduates 83% of students within six years. About 20 international relations degrees were awarded at Marquette University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, international relations degree recipients from Marquette University generally make around $43,290. Students borrow a median of $20,750 to complete this degree. Read more about the international relations program at Marquette University

Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 8 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.