by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 17 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best International Relations Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 764 bachelor's degrees in international relations to qualified students.
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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. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
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 Great Lakes Region.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in international relations.
It is difficult to beat University of Chicago if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in international relations. Located in the city of Chicago, UChicago is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in international relations from University of Chicago
Every student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in international relations needs to take a look at Northwestern University. Northwestern is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Evanston.More information about a bachelor’s in international relations from Northwestern University
Michigan State University is a good choice for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in international relations. Located in the small city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in international relations from Michigan State University
Every student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in international relations needs to take a look at Ohio State University - Main Campus. Ohio State is a very large public university located in the large city of Columbus.More information about a bachelor’s in international relations from Ohio State University - Main Campus
IU Bloomington is a very large public university located in the city of Bloomington.More information about a bachelor’s in international relations from Indiana University - Bloomington
Located in the city of Milwaukee, Marquette is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in international relations from Marquette University
Miami University - Oxford is a large public university located in the fringe town of Oxford.More information about a bachelor’s in international relations from Miami University - Oxford
Located in the large city of Chicago, DePaul is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in international relations from DePaul University
Central Michigan is a fairly large public university located in the town of Mount Pleasant.More information about a bachelor’s in international relations from Central Michigan University
Wheaton College Illinois is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of Wheaton.More information about a bachelor’s in international relations from Wheaton College Illinois
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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 | 36 |
| International Security | 10 |
