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2025 Best International Relations & National Security Schools in Rhode Island

2 Colleges in Rhode Island
122 International Relations Degrees Awarded
$47,717 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.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best International Relations & National Security Schools in Rhode Island ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 122 degrees in international relations & national security annually.

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International Relations & National Security Rankings by Degree Level

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

The international relations school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best International Relations & National Security Schools in Rhode Island. 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 Rhode Island

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 Rhode Island Schools in International Relations

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Brown University
Providence, RI
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
100 International Relations Degrees Awarded
61.0% Growth in Graduates

It is difficult to beat Brown University if you wish to pursue a degree in international relations & national security. Located in the city of Providence, Brown is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.

After graduating, international relations degree recipients typically earn around $46,284 in the first five years of their career.

More information about a degree in international relations & national security from Brown University

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Any student who is interested in international relations & national security has to look into University of Rhode Island. Located in the large suburb of Kingston, URI is a public university with a large student population.More information about a degree in international relations & national security from University of Rhode Island

Best International Relations & National Security Colleges in the New England Region

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Massachusetts 301 1,055
Connecticut 241 145
New Hampshire 210 78
Maine 202 19
Vermont 194 165

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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 122

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Economics 407
Political Science & Government 322
Sociology 123
Anthropology 56
Geography & Cartography 28
General Social Sciences 25
Urban Studies 18
Archeology 9
Sociology & Anthropology 8
Other Social Sciences 3

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