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2022 Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

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441 Degrees Awarded
$27,600 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

International Relations & National Security is the 65th most popular major in the country with 14,762 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, international relations and national security graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $38,051 and had an average of $28,099 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 3,264 international relations and national security graduates with average earnings and debt of $33,658 and $22,601 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 441 international relations and national security graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking looked at 20 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in international relations and national security. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality international relations and national security programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the international relations and national security program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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When choosing the right school for you, it’s important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we’ve created a number of major-specific rankings, including this “Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” list to help you make the college decision.

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Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region master’s degree international relations students whose families make $0-$30k.

Top 20 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 20 schools in the Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Duke University landed the #1 spot on the list. Durham, North Carolina is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s international relations degrees to 41 students in 2019-2020.

Duke also took the #1 spot in our “Best International Relations & National Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Duke University are $59,140, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about International Relations & National Security at Duke University

#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#8 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. UF is a large school located in Gainesville, Florida that handed out 4 masters’s international relations degrees in 2019-2020.

UF also took the #8 spot in our “Best International Relations & National Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on International Relations & National Security at University of Florida

#3

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Florida State University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. This large school is located in Tallahassee, Florida, and it awarded 36 masters’s international relations degrees in 2019-2020.

Florida State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best International Relations & National Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State University are $26,707.

Full Florida State International Relations & National Security Report

Out of the 20 schools in the Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus landed the #4 spot on the list. Atlanta, Georgia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s international relations degrees to 15 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree international relations students whose families make $0-$30k list, Georgia Tech has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best International Relations & National Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia Tech are $31,334, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus International Relations & National Security Report

#10 in overall quality

Out of the 20 schools in the Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida International University landed the #5 spot on the list. Located in Miami, Florida, this large public school handed out 8 diplomas to qualified masters’s international relations students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at FIU, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best International Relations & National Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at FIU are $24,211, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about International Relations & National Security at Florida International University

#6

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina

North Carolina State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #6. North Carolina State University is a large public school situated in Raleigh, North Carolina. It awarded 26 masters’s international relations degrees in 2019-2020.

NC State also made our “Best International Relations & National Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #7. Average graduate tuition and fees at NC State are $28,999, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about International Relations & National Security at North Carolina State University

#7

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia

University of Georgia ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of Georgia is a public institution located in Athens, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UGA, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best International Relations & National Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UGA are $27,476.

Read full report on International Relations & National Security at University of Georgia

#8

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida
#19 in overall quality

University of North Florida ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. UNF is a fairly large school located in Jacksonville, Florida that handed out 6 masters’s international relations degrees in 2019-2020.

UNF not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #19 on our “Best International Relations & National Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Florida are $21,930.

Full University of North Florida International Relations & National Security Report

#9

University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, Georgia

University of North Georgia did quite well in the 2022 Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #9. University of North Georgia is located in Dahlonega, Georgia and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 masters’s international relations degrees to qualified students.

UNG also took the #14 spot in our “Best International Relations & National Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Georgia are $18,354, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of North Georgia International Relations & National Security Report

#10

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia

George Mason University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Fairfax, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s international relations degrees to 89 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at GMU, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best International Relations & National Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at GMU are $37,410, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full George Mason University International Relations & National Security Report

#11

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina

With a ranking of #11, University of South Carolina - Columbia did quite well on the 2022 Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. UofSC is a public institution located in Columbia, South Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree international relations students whose families make $0-$30k list, UofSC has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best International Relations & National Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UofSC are $30,160.

Read more about International Relations & National Security at University of South Carolina - Columbia

#12

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, Tennessee
#15 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Middle Tennessee State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Middle Tennessee State University is located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 masters’s international relations degrees to qualified students.

Middle Tennessee State University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best International Relations & National Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Middle Tennessee State University are $26,172, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about International Relations & National Security at Middle Tennessee State University

#13

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky

With a ranking of #13, University of Kentucky did quite well on the 2022 Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. UK is a large public school situated in Lexington, Kentucky. It awarded 22 masters’s international relations degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UK, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best International Relations & National Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Kentucky are $33,216, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UK International Relations & National Security Report

#14

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
#18 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, East Carolina University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. East Carolina University is a large public school situated in Greenville, North Carolina. It awarded 7 masters’s international relations degrees in 2019-2020.

ECU also took the #18 spot in our “Best International Relations & National Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at East Carolina University are $20,685, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about International Relations & National Security at ECU

#15

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia
#9 in overall quality

Old Dominion University landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Old Dominion University is a large public school situated in Norfolk, Virginia. It awarded 10 masters’s international relations degrees in 2019-2020.

Old Dominion did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best International Relations & National Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Old Dominion University are $33,288, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on International Relations & National Security at Old Dominion

#16

Troy University

Troy, Alabama

Troy University landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Troy, Alabama, this fairly large public school handed out 71 diplomas to qualified masters’s international relations students in 2019-2020.

TROY not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best International Relations & National Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at TROY are $16,156, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full TROY International Relations & National Security Report

#17

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, Georgia

Kennesaw State University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. KSU Georgia is a public institution located in Kennesaw, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 10 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

KSU Georgia also made our “Best International Relations & National Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #17. Average graduate tuition and fees at KSU Georgia are $21,174, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about International Relations & National Security at Kennesaw State University

#18

Regent University

Virginia Beach, Virginia
#16 in overall quality

Regent University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #18. Located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 10 degrees to qualified masters’s international relations students in 2019-2020.

Regent also took the #16 spot in our “Best International Relations & National Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Regent University are $17,052, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on International Relations & National Security at Regent

#19

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
#3 in overall quality

University of Miami came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of Miami is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Coral Gables, Florida. It awarded 22 masters’s international relations degrees in 2019-2020.

U Miami also took the #3 spot in our “Best International Relations & National Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Miami are $40,220, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about International Relations & National Security at U Miami

#20

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #20, Liberty University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value International Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Lynchburg, Virginia, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 29 diplomas to qualified masters’s international relations students in 2019-2020.

Liberty University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best International Relations & National Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Liberty University are $8,349, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Liberty University International Relations & National Security Report

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Notes and References

References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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