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2022 Best Value International Relations Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k

14 Ranked Colleges
66 Degrees Awarded
$37,100 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value International Relations Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value International Relations Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking.

International Relations & National Security is the 65th most popular major in the country with 14,762 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, international relations and national security graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $38,051 and had an average of $28,099 in loans still to pay off.

At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 66 international relations and national security graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,680 and $116,043 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value International Relations Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking analyzed 14 colleges that offered a degree in international relations and national security. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality international relations and national security programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the international relations and national security program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value International Relations Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value International Relations Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 14 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income $0-$30k)

#1

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Johns Hopkins University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value International Relations Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k list. Baltimore, Maryland is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s international relations degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

Johns Hopkins also took the #1 spot in our “Best International Relations & National Security Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Johns Hopkins University are $59,425, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Johns Hopkins University International Relations & National Security Report

#2

Tufts University

Medford, Massachusetts
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value International Relations Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Tufts University landed the #2 spot on the list. This fairly large school is located in Medford, Massachusetts, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s international relations degrees in 2019-2020.

Tufts also took the #2 spot in our “Best International Relations & National Security Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tufts are $55,168, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Tufts International Relations & National Security Report

#10 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Florida International University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value International Relations Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k. Florida International University is located in Miami, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s international relations degrees to qualified students.

FIU also took the #10 spot in our “Best International Relations & National Security Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Florida International University are $24,211.

Read full report on International Relations & National Security at FIU

#9 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value International Relations Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k list. Tampa, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s international relations degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best International Relations & National Security Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at USF Tampa are $21,126.

Read more about International Relations & National Security at USF Tampa

#7 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value International Relations Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus landed the #5 spot on the list. This large school is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s international relations degrees in 2019-2020.

Georgia Tech did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best International Relations & National Security Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia Tech are $31,334.

Read more about International Relations & National Security at Georgia Tech

#6

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#5 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value International Relations Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Charlottesville, Virginia, this large public school awarded 3 degrees to qualified doctorate’s international relations students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Virginia, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best International Relations & National Security Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia are $32,394, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about International Relations & National Security at University of Virginia

#15 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, University of Central Florida did quite well on the 2022 Best Value International Relations Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in Orlando, Florida, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s international relations degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree international relations students whose families make $0-$30k list, UCF has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best International Relations & National Security Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCF are $28,657, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UCF International Relations & National Security Report

#8

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
#3 in overall quality

University of Southern California ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value International Relations Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Los Angeles, California, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 7 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s international relations students in 2019-2020.

USC also made our “Best International Relations & National Security Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Southern California are $48,715, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about International Relations & National Security at USC

#9

Rutgers University - Newark

Newark, New Jersey
#11 in overall quality

Rutgers University - Newark landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value International Relations Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Rutgers University - Newark is a fairly large school located in Newark, New Jersey that handed out 7 doctorate’s international relations degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree international relations students whose families make $0-$30k list, Rutgers Newark has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best International Relations & National Security Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Rutgers Newark are $32,112, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about International Relations & National Security at Rutgers Newark

#10

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
#12 in overall quality

Kansas State University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value International Relations Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. K -State is a public institution located in Manhattan, Kansas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

K -State also made our “Best International Relations & National Security Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #12. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Kansas State University are $24,115.

Read full report on International Relations & National Security at K -State

#11

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia
#14 in overall quality

Old Dominion University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value International Relations Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k list. Old Dominion is a large school located in Norfolk, Virginia that handed out 2 doctorate’s international relations degrees in 2019-2020.

Old Dominion did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best International Relations & National Security Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Old Dominion are $33,288, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about International Relations & National Security at Old Dominion

#12

American University

Washington, District of Columbia
#4 in overall quality

American University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value International Relations Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k list. American University is located in Washington, District of Columbia and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 doctorate’s international relations degrees to qualified students.

The American University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best International Relations & National Security Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The American University are $35,524, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on International Relations & National Security at The American University

#13

University of Denver

Denver, Colorado
#8 in overall quality

University of Denver came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value International Relations Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Denver, Colorado, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s international relations degrees in 2019-2020.

DU also took the #8 spot in our “Best International Relations & National Security Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at DU are $52,899, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about International Relations & National Security at DU

#14

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
#6 in overall quality

University of Miami did quite well in the 2022 Best Value International Relations Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #14. Located in Coral Gables, Florida, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 4 degrees to qualified doctorate’s international relations students in 2019-2020.

U Miami not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best International Relations & National Security Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Miami are $40,220.

Read more about International Relations & National Security at U Miami

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Notes and References

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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