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2025 Best International Relations Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia

9 Colleges in Virginia
754 Bachelor's Degrees
International Relations is of the hottest bachelor's degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #50 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual reviewed 9 schools in Virginia to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of international relations. Combined, these schools handed out 754 bachelor's degrees in international relations to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great International Relations School for Your Bachelor's Degree

Best International Relations Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia Your choice of international relations for getting your bachelor's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:

Overall Quality Is a Must

The overall quality of a bachelor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To account for this we include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for international relations students working on their bachelor's degree.

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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 Virginia.

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Best Schools for Bachelor’s Students to Study International Relations in Virginia

Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for international relations students seeking a a bachelor's degree.

Top Virginia Schools for a Bachelor's in International Relations

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
184 Annual Graduates

University of Virginia - Main Campus is a great choice for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in international relations. University of Virginia is a fairly large public university located in the midsize suburb of Charlottesville.More information about a bachelor’s in international relations from University of Virginia - Main Campus

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
138 Annual Graduates

Virginia Tech is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in international relations. Virginia Tech is a fairly large public school located in the city of Blacksburg.More information about a bachelor’s in international relations from Virginia Tech

3
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
120 Annual Graduates

George Mason University is a good decision for students interested in a bachelor's degree in international relations. Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in international relations from George Mason University

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William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA
95 Annual Graduates

Every student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in international relations has to check out William & Mary. William & Mary is a medium-sized public school located in the small suburb of Williamsburg.More information about a bachelor’s in international relations from William & Mary

5
56 Annual Graduates

VMI is a small public school located in the town of Lexington.More information about a bachelor’s in international relations from Virginia Military Institute

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
53 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of Harrisonburg, JMU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in international relations from James Madison University

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
23 Annual Graduates

Old Dominion is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Norfolk.More information about a bachelor’s in international relations from Old Dominion University

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
33 Annual Graduates

Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Lynchburg.More information about a bachelor’s in international relations from Liberty University

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Hampden - Sydney College
Hampden-Sydney, VA
13 Annual Graduates

Hampden - Sydney is a small private not-for-profit college located in the rural area of Hampden-Sydney.More information about a bachelor’s in international relations from Hampden - Sydney College

Best International Relations Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best International Relations Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Florida 492 793
Tennessee 460 88
North Carolina 453 26
Georgia 453 428
South Carolina 370 59
Kentucky 331 41
Alabama 320 62
Louisiana 306 58
Arkansas 294 48
Mississippi 275 58
West Virginia 223 3

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International Relations is one of 2 different types of International Relations & National Security programs to choose from.

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