2026 Best International Relations Schools in Vermont

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 6 schools to find the best for international relations students.

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• Best International Relations Schools in Vermont

Best Schools for International Relations in Vermont

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

Top Schools in International Relations

1

Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

32 International Relations Degrees Awarded

$68,770 Median Starting Salary

Middlebury College tops our 2026 ranking of the best international relations schools. Located in the town of Middlebury, Middlebury College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 91% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 32 international relations students who graduated with this degree at Middlebury College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their international relations degree from Middlebury College earn around $68,770 in the first couple years of their career. Middlebury College graduates carry a median of $15,948 in student loans. Read more about the international relations program at Middlebury College

2

Norwich University
Northfield, VT

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

39 International Relations Degrees Awarded

$54,985 Median Starting Salary

Norwich University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in international relations, landing the #2 spot this year. Norwich University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Northfield. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. There were roughly 39 international relations students who graduated with this degree at Norwich University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their international relations degree from Norwich University earn around $54,985 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,850. See the full international relations program report for Norwich University

Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 6 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.