2025 Best International Relations Schools in Iowa

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 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Iowa to determine which ones were the best for international relations students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 60 degrees in international relations annually.

What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings

• Best Overall International Relations Schools List

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 Iowa 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 Iowa

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 Iowa Schools in International Relations

1

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type

University of Iowa is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in international relations. Located in the city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a degree in international relations from University of Iowa

2

Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type

25.0% Growth in Graduates

Drake University is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in international relations. Drake is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Des Moines.More information about a degree in international relations from Drake University

Best International Relations Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best International Relations Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Minnesota	742	202
Missouri	693	78
Kansas	599	10
Nebraska	500	16

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Rankings in Majors Related to International Relations

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

Most Popular Majors Related to International Relations

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Other International Relations & National Security Studies	5

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Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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