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2024 Best International Relations & National Security Schools in Kentucky

2 Colleges in Kentucky
68 International Relations Degrees Awarded
$38,240 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you plan on majoring in international relations & national security, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #67 in the country in terms of popularity. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

College Factual reviewed 2 schools in Kentucky to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of international relations & national security. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 68 degrees in international relations & national security during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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International Relations & National Security Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in International Relations
Master's Degrees in International Relations

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best International Relations & National Security Schools in Kentucky list, to help you choose the best school for you. 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 & National Security in Kentucky

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 Kentucky Schools in International Relations

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Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In KY

Western Kentucky University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in international relations & national security. Located in the city of Bowling Green, WKU is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 7th out of 38 schools for overall quality in the state of Kentucky.

There were roughly 14 international relations & national security students who graduated with this degree at WKU in the most recent data year.

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It's hard to beat University of Kentucky if you wish to pursue a degree in international relations & national security. UK is a very large public university located in the large city of Lexington. A Best Colleges rank of #230 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UK is a great university overall.

There were about 27 international relations & national security students who graduated with this degree at UK in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the international relations program earn about $38,240 for their early career.

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Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In KY
$27,000 Median Student Debt

Northern Kentucky University is a wonderful decision for students interested in a degree in international relations & national security. NKU is a large public university located in the large suburb of Highland Heights. This university ranks 6th out of 38 schools for overall quality in the state of Kentucky.

There were approximately 17 international relations & national security students who graduated with this degree at NKU in the most recent data year.

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Best International Relations & National Security Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best International Relations & National Security Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Georgia 287 505
Florida 282 879
North Carolina 279 91
Virginia 274 1,114
Tennessee 269 108
South Carolina 248 61
Louisiana 242 58
Mississippi 234 58
Arkansas 234 48
Alabama 233 135
West Virginia 207 31

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One of 13 majors within the Social Sciences area of study, International Relations & National Security has other similar majors worth exploring.

International Relations Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
International Relations 68

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Political Science & Government 439
Sociology 277
Economics 222
Geography & Cartography 106
Anthropology 103
General Social Sciences 59
Sociology & Anthropology 21
Urban Studies 3

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