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2027 Best Value International Relations & National Security Schools in New Jersey

[International Relations & National Security](/majors/social-sciences/international-relations-national-security/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for international relations & national security students.

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• Best Value International Relations & National Security Schools in New Jersey

2027 Best Value International Relations & National Security Schools in New Jersey

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in international relations & national security, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value International Relations & National Security Schools

1

Drew University
Madison, NJ

$47,100 In-State Tuition & Fees

$26,449 Avg Student Debt

$63,646 Median Earnings (10yr)

Our analysis ranked Drew University the best value for a degree in international relations & national security in New Jersey. Located in the suburb of Madison, Drew University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $47,100. Students borrow a median of $26,449 to complete the international relations & national security program here. International Relations & National Security graduates of Drew University earn a median of $34,305 early in their careers. Set against $26,449 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 68%.

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Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ

$53,170 In-State Tuition & Fees

$22,500 Avg Student Debt

$70,196 Median Earnings (10yr)

Students looking for strong value in international relations & national security will find it at Seton Hall University, which ranked #2. Set in the suburb of South Orange, Seton Hall University is a large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $53,170. International Relations & National Security graduates carry a median of $22,500 in student loans. International Relations & National Security graduates of Seton Hall University earn a median of $56,057 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 73% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 2 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.

• 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.