2027 Best International Relations & National Security Schools in Michigan

International Relations & National Security degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools to find the best for international relations & national security students.

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• Best International Relations & National Security Schools in Michigan

Best Schools for International Relations & National Security in Michigan

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall international relations & national security education in Michigan.

Top Schools in International Relations & National Security

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

76 International Relations & National Security Degrees Awarded

$38,810 Median Starting Salary

Michigan State University tops our 2027 ranking of the best international relations & national security schools. This very large public university is located in the city of East Lansing. Roughly 81% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 76 international relations & national security degrees were awarded at Michigan State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the international relations & national security program make about $38,810 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,766 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in international relations & national security from Michigan State University

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Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

19 International Relations & National Security Degrees Awarded

$28,202 Median Starting Salary

Grand Valley State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in international relations & national security, ranking #2. Set in the town of Allendale, Grand Valley State University is a very large public institution. About 67% of students finish within six years. About 19 international relations & national security degrees were awarded at Grand Valley State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, international relations & national security degree recipients from Grand Valley State University generally make around $28,202. Typical student debt for the program is $19,000. See the full international relations & national security program report for Grand Valley State University

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 2 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.