2026 Best International Relations & National Security Schools in Vermont

International Relations & National Security programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best international relations & national security schools.

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• Best International Relations & National Security Schools in Vermont

Best Schools for International Relations & National Security in Vermont

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

Top Schools in International Relations & National Security

1

Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

45 International Relations & National Security Degrees Awarded

$68,770 Median Starting Salary

Middlebury College tops our 2026 ranking of the best international relations & national security schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Middlebury. Middlebury College graduates 91% of students within six years. About 45 international relations & national security degrees were awarded at Middlebury College in the most recent year. Students who receive their international relations & national security degree from Middlebury College earn around $68,770 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $15,948 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in international relations & national security from Middlebury College

2

Norwich University
Northfield, VT

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

76 International Relations & National Security Degrees Awarded

$54,985 Median Starting Salary

Norwich University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best international relations & national security schools. Located in the rural area of Northfield, Norwich University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Norwich University graduates 60% of students within six years. About 76 international relations & national security degrees were awarded at Norwich University in the most recent year. Graduates of the international relations & national security program make about $54,985 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $16,850 to complete this degree. See the full international relations & national security program report for Norwich University

Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 6 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.