2027 Best International Relations & National Security Schools in Minnesota

International Relations & National Security programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their international relations & national security programs.

College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best international relations & national security schools.

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• Best International Relations & National Security Schools in Minnesota

Best Schools for International Relations & National Security in Minnesota

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

Top Schools in International Relations & National Security

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Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type

37 International Relations & National Security Degrees Awarded

$45,096 Median Starting Salary

Carleton College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in international relations & national security. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Northfield. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. Carleton College awarded about 37 international relations & national security degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the international relations & national security program make about $45,096 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,566. Read more about the international relations & national security program at Carleton College

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University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

39 International Relations & National Security Degrees Awarded

$28,596 Median Starting Salary

University Of Minnesota Twin Cities came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best international relations & national security schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Minneapolis. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 39 international relations & national security degrees were awarded at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities in the most recent year. International Relations & National Security graduates of University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earn a median of $28,596 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,167. More information about a degree in international relations & national security from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

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.