2027 Best International Relations Schools in Wisconsin

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.

College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best international relations schools.

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• Best International Relations Schools in Wisconsin

Best Schools for International Relations in Wisconsin

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall international relations education in Wisconsin.

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

Leading the list is University Of Wisconsin Madison, our #1 school for international relations. Located in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public university. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 13 international relations students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent data year. Students who receive their international relations degree from University Of Wisconsin Madison earn around $59,877 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates carry a median of $21,813 in student loans. See the full international relations program report for University Of Wisconsin Madison

2

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

18 International Relations Degrees Awarded

$43,290 Median Starting Salary

Marquette University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best international relations schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Milwaukee. Marquette University graduates 83% of students within six years. Marquette University awarded about 18 international relations degrees in the most recent data year. International Relations graduates of Marquette University earn a median of $43,290 early in their careers. 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), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, 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.