by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 7 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best International Relations & National Security Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 236 bachelor's degrees in international relations & national security 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. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
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.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their bachelor's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their bachelor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for international relations & national security 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 & National Security Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in international relations & national security.
It's hard to beat Carleton College if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in international relations & national security. Carleton is a small private not-for-profit college located in the distant town of Northfield.More information about a bachelor’s in international relations & national security from Carleton College
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in international relations & national security. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Soon after graduation, international relations bachelor's recipients usually make about $28,596 in the first five years of their career.
More information about a bachelor’s in international relations & national security from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
University of Iowa is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in international relations & national security. Iowa is a very large public university located in the city of Iowa City.
Those international relations & national security students who get their bachelor's degree from University of Iowa receive $3,890 more than the average international relations student.
More information about a bachelor’s in international relations & national security from University of Iowa
Drake University is a great decision for students interested in a bachelor's degree in international relations & national security. Located in the city of Des Moines, Drake is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in international relations & national security from Drake University
Bellevue University is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Bellevue.More information about a bachelor’s in international relations & national security from Bellevue University
St. Cloud State University is a fairly large public university located in the city of Saint Cloud.More information about a bachelor’s in international relations & national security from Saint Cloud State University
SLU is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Saint Louis.More information about a bachelor’s in international relations & national security from Saint Louis University
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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.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations | 221 |
| International Security | 15 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 2,042 |
| Economics | 1,821 |
| Sociology | 1,074 |
| Anthropology | 497 |
| General Social Sciences | 305 |
| Geography & Cartography | 198 |
| Sociology & Anthropology | 62 |
| Urban Studies | 45 |
| Archeology | 5 |
| Other Social Sciences | 4 |
