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2024 Best International Relations Schools in Tennessee

4 Colleges in Tennessee
106 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 4 schools in Tennessee to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of international relations. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 106 degrees in international relations during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great International Relations School

Best International Relations Schools in Tennessee 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

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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee

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.

Top Tennessee Schools in International Relations

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Rhodes College
Memphis, TN
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In TN

Rhodes College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in international relations. Located in the large city of Memphis, Rhodes College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #637 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Rhodes College is a great college overall.

There were approximately 26 international relations students who graduated with this degree at Rhodes College in the most recent data year.

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2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In TN

It's hard to beat University of Memphis if you wish to pursue a degree in international relations. Located in the large city of Memphis, UofM is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #748 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UofM is a great university overall.

There were roughly 11 international relations students who graduated with this degree at UofM in the most recent data year.

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3
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In TN
36 International Relations Degrees Awarded

Every student who is interested in international relations needs to check out Middle Tennessee State University. Located in the midsize city of Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 12th out of 45 schools for overall quality in the state of Tennessee.

There were roughly 36 international relations students who graduated with this degree at Middle Tennessee State University in the most recent data year.

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4
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In TN
6.7% Growth in Graduates

Any student who is interested in international relations needs to take a look at East Tennessee State University. ETSU is a fairly large public university located in the city of Johnson City. This university ranks 11th out of 45 colleges for overall quality in the state of Tennessee.

There were about 15 international relations students who graduated with this degree at ETSU in the most recent data year.

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Best International Relations Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best International Relations Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Florida 715 873
North Carolina 710 80
Georgia 690 480
Virginia 630 1,005
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.

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