2027 Best International Relations Schools in Connecticut

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 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools to find the best for international relations students.

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• Best International Relations Schools in Connecticut

Best Schools for International Relations in Connecticut

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

Top Schools in International Relations

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Yale University
New Haven, CT

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

117 International Relations Degrees Awarded

$74,578 Median Starting Salary

No school ranked higher than Yale University this year for international relations. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New Haven. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. There were roughly 117 international relations students who graduated with this degree at Yale University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, international relations degree recipients from Yale University generally make around $74,578. Typical student debt for the program is $14,357. Read more about the international relations program at Yale University

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Connecticut College
New London, CT

Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type

10 International Relations Degrees Awarded

$45,543 Median Starting Salary

Connecticut College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in international relations, ranking #2. Connecticut College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of New London. About 82% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 10 international relations students who graduated with this degree at Connecticut College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the international relations program make about $45,543 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,855 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in international relations from Connecticut College

Notes and References

This list is compiled 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.