2024 Best International Relations Schools in the New England Region
21
Colleges in the New England Region
1,486
International Relations Degrees Awarded
Ranked #63 in popularity,
international relations is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.
For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 21 schools in the New England Region to determine which ones were the best for international relations students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,486 degrees in international relations to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Choosing a Great International Relations School
Your choice of international relations school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall International Relations School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
International Relations Rankings by Degree Level
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 Schools in the New England Region 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 in the New England Region
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.
10 Top New England Region Schools in International Relations
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In CT
97
International Relations Degrees Awarded
Yale University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in international relations. Yale is a large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of New Haven. A Best Colleges rank of #8 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Yale is a great university overall.
There were roughly 97 international relations students who graduated with this degree at Yale in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in international relations from Yale UniversityMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In MA
150
International Relations Degrees Awarded
Every student who is interested in international relations needs to look into Harvard University. Located in the midsize city of Cambridge, Harvard is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #6 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Harvard is a great university overall.
There were roughly 150 international relations students who graduated with this degree at Harvard in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in international relations from Harvard UniversityDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MA
383
International Relations Degrees Awarded
It's difficult to beat Tufts University if you want to pursue a degree in international relations. Located in the suburb of Medford, Tufts is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #40 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Tufts is a great university overall.
There were approximately 383 international relations students who graduated with this degree at Tufts in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in international relations from Tufts UniversityBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In RI
100
International Relations Degrees Awarded
Brown University is a wonderful choice for students interested in a degree in international relations. Brown is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Providence. A Best Colleges rank of #21 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Brown is a great university overall.
There were roughly 100 international relations students who graduated with this degree at Brown in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in international relations from Brown UniversityBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In VT
38
International Relations Degrees Awarded
Middlebury is a small private not-for-profit college located in the distant town of Middlebury. A Best Colleges rank of #76 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Middlebury is a great college overall.
There were approximately 38 international relations students who graduated with this degree at Middlebury in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in international relations from Middlebury CollegeMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In MA
272
International Relations Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #54 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Boston U is a great university overall.
There were about 272 international relations students who graduated with this degree at Boston U in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in international relations from Boston UniversityMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In MA
57
International Relations Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Boston, Northeastern is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #59 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Northeastern is a great university overall.
There were roughly 57 international relations students who graduated with this degree at Northeastern in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in international relations from Northeastern UniversityBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In MA
Located in the large suburb of South Hadley, Mt. Holyoke is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 20th out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.
There were about 28 international relations students who graduated with this degree at Mt. Holyoke in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in international relations from Mount Holyoke CollegeBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In NH
Located in the suburb of Manchester, St. Anselm College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 4th out of 17 colleges for overall quality in the state of New Hampshire.
There were approximately 3 international relations students who graduated with this degree at St. Anselm College in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in international relations from Saint Anselm CollegeConn College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of New London. This college ranks 5th out of 28 colleges for overall quality in the state of Connecticut.
There were roughly 26 international relations students who graduated with this degree at Conn College in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in international relations from Connecticut College
