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2024 Best International Relations Schools in the Southeast Region

42 Colleges in the Southeast Region
2,996 International Relations Degrees Awarded
Ranked #63 in popularity, international relations is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

College Factual reviewed 42 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of international relations. Combined, these schools handed out 2,996 degrees in international relations to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings

Choosing a Great International Relations School

Best International Relations Schools in the Southeast Region Your choice of international relations school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall International Relations School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

International Relations Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in International Relations
Master's Degrees in International Relations
Doctor's Degrees in International Relations

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best International Relations Schools in the Southeast Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for International Relations in the Southeast Region

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the international relations degree levels they offer.

10 Top Southeast Region Schools in International Relations

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In VA
208 International Relations Degrees Awarded

Any student who is interested in international relations has to look into University of Virginia - Main Campus. Located in the small suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #33 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means University of Virginia is a great university overall.

There were approximately 208 international relations students who graduated with this degree at University of Virginia in the most recent year we have data available.

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Duke University
Durham, NC
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In NC
53 International Relations Degrees Awarded

Duke University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in international relations. Duke is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Durham. A Best Colleges rank of #7 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Duke is a great university overall.

There were about 53 international relations students who graduated with this degree at Duke in the most recent year we have data available.

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Emory University
Atlanta, GA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In GA

Emory University is a wonderful decision for students interested in a degree in international relations. Emory is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Atlanta. A Best Colleges rank of #28 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Emory is a great university overall.

There were about 27 international relations students who graduated with this degree at Emory in the most recent data year.

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
Graduate Certificate Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In VA
157 International Relations Degrees Awarded

Virginia Tech is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in international relations. Virginia Tech is a very large public school located in the small city of Blacksburg. A Best Colleges rank of #62 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Virginia Tech is a great school overall.

There were about 157 international relations students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Tech in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In GA
286 International Relations Degrees Awarded

UGA is a very large public university located in the city of Athens. A Best Colleges rank of #72 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UGA is a great university overall.

There were about 286 international relations students who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In VA
199 International Relations Degrees Awarded

Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #117 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means GMU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 199 international relations students who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent year we have data available.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In GA
38 International Relations Degrees Awarded

Georgia Tech is a very large public school located in the city of Atlanta. A Best Colleges rank of #24 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Georgia Tech is a great school overall.

There were about 38 international relations students who graduated with this degree at Georgia Tech in the most recent data year.

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William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In VA
72 International Relations Degrees Awarded

William & Mary is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Williamsburg. A Best Colleges rank of #111 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means William & Mary is a great school overall.

There were approximately 72 international relations students who graduated with this degree at William & Mary in the most recent year we have data available.

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In FL
341 International Relations Degrees Awarded

Florida State is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Tallahassee. A Best Colleges rank of #121 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Florida State is a great university overall.

There were roughly 341 international relations students who graduated with this degree at Florida State in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In LA
58 International Relations Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of New Orleans, Tulane is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #78 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Tulane is a great university overall.

There were about 58 international relations students who graduated with this degree at Tulane in the most recent year we have data available.

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Best International Relations Colleges by State

Explore the best international relations schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Florida 715 873
North Carolina 710 80
Georgia 690 480
Virginia 630 1,005
Tennessee 624 106
South Carolina 530 61
Kentucky 518 68
Mississippi 501 58
Alabama 500 135
Louisiana 489 58
Arkansas 466 48
West Virginia 410 3

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International Relations is one of 2 different types of International Relations & National Security programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
International Security 100
Other International Relations & National Security Studies 94

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