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2025 Best International Relations & National Security Schools in Kentucky

2 Colleges in Kentucky
52 International Relations Degrees Awarded
$47,717 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you plan on majoring in international relations & national security, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #67 in the country in terms of popularity. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

College Factual reviewed 2 schools in Kentucky to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of international relations & national security. Combined, these schools handed out 52 degrees in international relations & national security to qualified students.

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International Relations & National Security Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in International Relations
Master's Degrees in International Relations

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 & National Security Schools in Kentucky 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 & National Security in Kentucky

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 Kentucky Schools in International Relations

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
$47,514 Median Starting Salary

It's hard to beat University of Kentucky if you wish to pursue a degree in international relations & national security. UK is a very large public university located in the city of Lexington.

Graduates who receive their degree from the international relations program make an average of $47,514 for their early career.

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Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
6.7% Growth in Graduates

Western Kentucky University is a great decision for students pursuing a degree in international relations & national security. Located in the city of Bowling Green, WKU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a degree in international relations & national security from Western Kentucky University

Best International Relations & National Security Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best International Relations & National Security Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Georgia 287 505
Florida 282 879
North Carolina 279 91
Virginia 274 1,114
Tennessee 269 108
South Carolina 248 61
Louisiana 242 58
Mississippi 234 58
Arkansas 234 48
Alabama 233 135
West Virginia 207 31

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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.

International Relations Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
International Relations 52

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Political Science & Government 429
Sociology 273
Economics 201
Geography & Cartography 136
Anthropology 114
General Social Sciences 51
Sociology & Anthropology 19
Urban Studies 4

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