by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 24 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the best for international relations students pursuing a bachelor's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 906 bachelor's degrees in international relations during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The international relations bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality international relations program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for international relations students working on their bachelor's degree.
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 Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region.
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Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for international relations students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
Stanford University is a good option for students interested in a bachelor's degree in international relations. Stanford is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Stanford.More information about a bachelor’s in international relations from Stanford University
University of Southern California is a wonderful option for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in international relations. USC is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Los Angeles.More information about a bachelor’s in international relations from University of Southern California
Every student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in international relations has to take a look at Claremont McKenna College. Located in the large suburb of Claremont, Claremont McKenna is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in international relations from Claremont McKenna College
It's hard to beat University of California - Davis if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in international relations. Located in the small suburb of Davis, UC Davis is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in international relations from University of California - Davis
Oxy is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large city of Los Angeles.More information about a bachelor’s in international relations from Occidental College
Located in the suburb of Claremont, Pomona is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in international relations from Pomona College
UCSD is a fairly large public university located in the city of La Jolla.More information about a bachelor’s in international relations from University of California - San Diego
Loyola Marymount is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Los Angeles.More information about a bachelor’s in international relations from Loyola Marymount University
SFSU is a very large public university located in the large city of San Francisco.More information about a bachelor’s in international relations from San Francisco State University
Located in the city of Spokane, Gonzaga is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in international relations from Gonzaga University
Explore the best international relations colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 643 | 749 |
| Washington | 521 | 51 |
| Oregon | 343 | 56 |
| Nevada | 201 | 49 |
| Hawaii | 172 | 1 |
One of 2 majors within the International Relations & National Security area of study, International Relations has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other International Relations & National Security Studies | 67 |
