by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 16 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of international security. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 775 degrees in international security annually.
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Your choice of international security school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall International Security School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best International Security Schools ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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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 security degree levels they offer.
It is hard to beat Johns Hopkins University if you wish to pursue a degree in international security. Located in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #6 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Johns Hopkins is a great university overall.More information about a degree in international security from Johns Hopkins University
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is a wonderful option for students pursuing a degree in international security. Pitt is a very large public university located in the city of Pittsburgh. A Best Colleges rank of #85 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Pitt is a great university overall.
There were approximately 30 international security students who graduated with this degree at Pitt in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in international security from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus
San Diego State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in international security. Located in the city of San Diego, SDSU is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #185 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means SDSU is a great university overall.
There were approximately 39 international security students who graduated with this degree at SDSU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in international security from San Diego State University
It is hard to beat University of Missouri - Columbia if you want to pursue a degree in international security. Located in the medium-sized city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #131 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Mizzou is a great university overall.More information about a degree in international security from University of Missouri - Columbia
Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Lynchburg. A Best Colleges rank of #265 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Liberty University is a great university overall.
There were roughly 76 international security students who graduated with this degree at Liberty University in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in international security from Liberty University
Located in the city of Albuquerque, UNM is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 24 colleges for overall quality in the state of New Mexico.
There were approximately 41 international security students who graduated with this degree at UNM in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in international security from University of New Mexico - Main Campus
CSUSB is a fairly large public university located in the city of San Bernardino. This university ranks 82nd out of 161 schools for overall quality in the state of California.
There were about 9 international security students who graduated with this degree at CSUSB in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in international security from California State University - San Bernardino
Located in the rural area of Northfield, Norwich is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 7th out of 9 colleges for overall quality in the state of Vermont.
There were about 21 international security students who graduated with this degree at Norwich in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in international security from Norwich University
UNG is a large public university located in the town of Dahlonega. This university ranks 33rd out of 68 schools for overall quality in the state of Georgia.
There were roughly 18 international security students who graduated with this degree at UNG in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in international security from University of North Georgia
Fairmont State is a small public university located in the town of Fairmont. This university ranks 10th out of 25 schools for overall quality in the state of West Virginia.
There were roughly 30 international security students who graduated with this degree at Fairmont State in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in international security from Fairmont State UniversityView the Best International Security Schools for a specific region near you.
International Security is one of 2 different types of International Relations & National Security programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations | 12,541 |
| Other International Relations & National Security Studies | 642 |
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