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#1 #1 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD Annually, Johns Hopkins University grants about 175 degrees to those majoring in Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Computer and Information Sciences, General, Public Health, General, and Neuroscience....view more Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 724 SAT Score 1,520–1,580 Median Starting Salary $57,721
#2 #2 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. Georgetown University Washington, DC At Georgetown University, the most popular majors students study are International Relations and Affairs, Finance, General, Political Science and Government, and General. In fact, Georgetown University grants 283 degrees annually to International Relations and Affairs majors....view more Acceptance Rate 13% Annual Degrees Awarded 349 SAT Score 1,400–1,550 Median Starting Salary $58,146
#3 #3 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. Tufts University Medford, MA Every year, Tufts University grants about 177 degrees to those majoring in Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and International Relations and Affairs....view more Acceptance Rate 12% Annual Degrees Awarded 233 SAT Score 1,470–1,560 Median Starting Salary $59,551
#4 #4 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. George Washington University Washington, DC At George Washington University, the most popular majors students pursue are International Relations and Affairs, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Political Science and Government, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 47% Annual Degrees Awarded 358 SAT Score 1,360–1,490 Median Starting Salary $58,241
#5 #5 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. American University Washington, DC At American University, the most popular majors students pursue are International Relations and Affairs, Business Administration and Management, General, Political Science and Government, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 486 SAT Score 1,300–1,450 Median Starting Salary $61,137
#6 #6 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA At the University of California-San Diego, the most popular majors students study are Cognitive Science, Anatomy, and Computer Science. In fact, the University of California-San Diego grants 660 degrees annually to graduating Cognitive Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 27% Annual Degrees Awarded 129 SAT Score 1,290–1,490 Median Starting Salary $53,006
#7 #7 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. University of Denver Denver, CO Annually, the University of Denver awards about 121 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Finance, General, International Relations and Affairs, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 105 SAT Score 1,240–1,410 Median Starting Salary $60,770
#8 #8 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY Columbia University is separated into 20 different schools which include the College, global research outposts, Juilliard School, Barnard College, and more. Each new student will meet with an adviser to go over their plan and schedule for the upcoming year....view more Acceptance Rate 4% Annual Degrees Awarded 245 SAT Score 1,510–1,590 Median Starting Salary $49,704
#9 #9 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. Harvard University Cambridge, MA There are plenty of classes to choose from at Harvard; they offer almost 3,900 courses in 49 undergraduate fields. Your curriculum is designed based on your goals and they require no predetermined courses for your major outside of an Expository Writing course for all freshmen....view more Acceptance Rate 4% Annual Degrees Awarded 100 SAT Score 1,510–1,590 Median Starting Salary $50,394
#10 #10 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. University of Chicago Chicago, IL UChicago has 51 academic majors available to students in five divisions: Biological Sciences Collegiate Division, the Physical Sciences Collegiate Division, the Social Sciences Collegiate Division, the Humanities Collegiate Division, and the New Collegiate Division. They also offer 33 minors....view more Acceptance Rate 4% Annual Degrees Awarded 75 SAT Score 1,510–1,570 Median Starting Salary $52,821
#11 #11 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. New York University New York, NY Each year, New York University awards around 524 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 187 SAT Score 1,490–1,560 Median Starting Salary $55,756
#12 #12 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. Syracuse University Syracuse, NY At Syracuse University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, and Information Science/Studies. In fact, Syracuse University awards 233 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 75 SAT Score 1,290–1,440 Median Starting Salary $61,394
#13 #13 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ At Seton Hall University, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 50 SAT Score 1,230–1,400 Median Starting Salary $60,348
#14 #14 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. Norwich University Northfield, VT At Norwich University, the three most popular college majors students study are Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Intelligence, General, and Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 55 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $62,583
#15 #15 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York, NY At CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Forensic Psychology, and Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 49 SAT Score 1,030–1,170 Median Starting Salary $56,700
#16 #16 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. Yale University New Haven, CT Yale offers students seventy possible majors, which must be declared by sophomore or junior years, but students are always welcome to change. Some of the top majors currently are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Political Science and Government, General, History, General,......view more Acceptance Rate 4% Annual Degrees Awarded 43 SAT Score 1,470–1,570 Median Starting Salary $52,313
#17 #17 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. Salve Regina University Newport, RI Every year, Salve Regina University grants around 99 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,170–1,340 Median Starting Salary $68,066
#18 #18 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX Each year, The University of Texas at Austin awards around 590 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 27% Annual Degrees Awarded 59 SAT Score 1,230–1,500 Median Starting Salary $55,823
#19 #19 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Prescott, AZ At Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering, Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, and International Relations and Affairs....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,160–1,360 Median Starting Salary $55,598
#20 #20 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. Troy University Troy, AL At Troy University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 64 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $57,204
#21 #21 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. St. Mary's University San Antonio, TX Each year, St- Mary's University awards about 43 degrees to students majoring in Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Political Science and Government, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 890–1,310 Median Starting Salary $56,170
#22 #22 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. Stanford University Stanford, CA Stanford offers students seven schools under the university, which include Business, Earth Sciences, Education, Engineering, Humanities and Science, Law, and Medicine. Undergraduates must complete at least 180 units. This will include their major courses, writing and rhetoric, a year of foreign language, and more....view more Acceptance Rate 4% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,510–1,570 Median Starting Salary $52,326
#23 #23 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. Duke University Durham, NC Two schools at Duke University are devoted to undergraduates: Trinity College of Arts and Sciences and Pratt School of Engineering. Combined they offer fifty majors, fifty-two minors, and the ability for students to design their own interdisciplinary majors....view more Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score 1,520–1,560 Median Starting Salary $55,409
#24 #24 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. CUNY Bernard M Baruch College New York, NY Every year, CUNY Bernard M Baruch College grants around 891 degrees to students studying Finance, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General, Accounting, and Information Science/Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 40 SAT Score 1,190–1,410 Median Starting Salary $50,969
#25 #25 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. Rice University Houston, TX Each year, Rice University grants about 158 degrees to those studying Computer and Information Sciences, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Mechanical Engineering, Economics, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 8% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,510–1,570 Median Starting Salary $55,648
#26 #26 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. Texas A&M University-College Station College Station, TX At Texas A&M University-College Station, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, General, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 82 SAT Score 1,170–1,400 Median Starting Salary $57,557
#27 #27 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. Boston University Boston, MA At Boston University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Computer Science, Psychology, and General. In fact, Boston University grants 672 degrees per year to graduating Business Administration and Management, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 41 SAT Score 1,430–1,530 Median Starting Salary $59,824
#28 #28 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA Annually, the University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus grants around 446 degrees to those studying Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 33 SAT Score 1,300–1,460 Median Starting Salary $60,387
#29 #29 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. Florida State University Tallahassee, FL At Florida State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, Florida State University grants 767 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded 41 SAT Score 1,300–1,420 Median Starting Salary $55,691
#30 #30 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. University of San Diego San Diego, CA Each year, the University of San Diego awards around 135 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Finance, General, Psychology, General, Communication, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,210–1,390 Median Starting Salary $59,413
#31 #31 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD Every year, the University of Maryland-College Park grants around 859 degrees to students studying Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Information Science/Studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 1,400–1,540 Median Starting Salary $57,525
#32 #32 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO At Washington University in St Louis, the most popular majors students study are Computer Science, Experimental Psychology, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Washington University in St Louis grants 159 degrees annually to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 12% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,480–1,560 Median Starting Salary $59,692
#33 #33 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA At Carnegie Mellon University, the three most popular college majors students study are Computer Science, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 12% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,500–1,570 Median Starting Salary $59,419
#34 #34 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. University of Baltimore Baltimore, MD At the University of Baltimore, the most popular majors students pursue are Business/Commerce, General, Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, and Criminal Justice/Police Science....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 940–1,070 Median Starting Salary $56,952
#35 #35 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. University of Miami Coral Gables, FL At the University of Miami, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Miami grants 213 degrees every year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 19% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,340–1,480 Median Starting Salary $56,432
#36 #36 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA At the University of Southern California, the most popular majors students study are Management Science, Computer Science, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric. In fact, the University of Southern California awards 1221 degrees annually to Management Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 10% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,440–1,550 Median Starting Salary $53,451
#37 #37 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA All first year students have the ability to apply to either the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Architecture, School of Engineering, School of Nursing, or the Kinesiology program at the Curry School of Education....view more Acceptance Rate 17% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,420–1,540 Median Starting Salary $59,039
#38 #38 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC Each year, North Carolina State University grants about 918 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,240–1,450 Median Starting Salary $57,783
#39 #39 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. Fordham University Bronx, NY At Fordham University, the most popular majors students study are Finance, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Fordham University grants 262 degrees every year to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,350–1,490 Median Starting Salary $63,195
#40 #40 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI Each year, the University of Rhode Island awards around 292 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,020–1,280 Median Starting Salary $63,532
#41 #41 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. Webster University Saint Louis, MO At Webster University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score 990–1,220 Median Starting Salary $57,349
#42 #42 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI Each year, the University of Wisconsin-Madison awards around 645 degrees to students majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,350–1,480 Median Starting Salary $62,422
#43 #43 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. University of Georgia Athens, GA At the University of Georgia, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, and General. In fact, the University of Georgia awards 546 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 37% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,250–1,430 Median Starting Salary $58,646
#44 #44 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. University of Florida Gainesville, FL At the University of Florida, the most popular majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, the University of Florida grants 616 degrees per year to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,330–1,480 Median Starting Salary $53,907
#45 #45 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA Annually, the University of Washington-Seattle Campus grants around 480 degrees to those studying Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Informatics, and Biochemistry....view more Acceptance Rate 39% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,310–1,510 Median Starting Salary $53,947
#46 #46 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA Every year, Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus awards around 1021 degrees to students studying Computer and Information Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 14% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,370–1,530 Median Starting Salary $55,078
#47 #47 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. Marquette University Milwaukee, WI Annually, Marquette University grants about 161 degrees to those studying Biomedical Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,230–1,390 Median Starting Salary $63,858
#48 #48 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. Liberty University Lynchburg, VA At Liberty University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 42 SAT Score 1,040–1,340 Median Starting Salary $56,777
#49 #49 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. The New School New York, NY Each year, The New School awards about 230 degrees to those studying Fashion/Apparel Design, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design, Fine and Studio Arts Management, and Illustration....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score 1,170–1,370 Median Starting Salary $57,350
#50 #50 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. George Mason University Fairfax, VA Annually, George Mason University awards around 645 degrees to those studying Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Information Technology, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Police Science....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,170–1,370 Median Starting Salary $56,775
#51 #51 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN At Indiana University-Bloomington, the three most popular college majors students study are Business/Commerce, General, Public Administration, and Mass Communication/Media Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,200–1,420 Median Starting Salary $61,681
#52 #52 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. Baylor University Waco, TX At Baylor University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,180–1,380 Median Starting Salary $61,418
#53 #53 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. Northeastern University Boston, MA Annually, Northeastern University awards about 957 degrees to students majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer and Information Sciences, General, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 5% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,450–1,540 Median Starting Salary $58,482
#54 #54 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL Annually, Loyola University Chicago grants around 424 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,220–1,390 Median Starting Salary $59,293
#55 #55 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Annually, Arizona State University Campus Immersion grants around 1172 degrees to students studying Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Median Starting Salary $54,397
#56 #56 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI At the University of Hawaii at Manoa, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, the University of Hawaii at Manoa awards 201 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,070–1,290 Median Starting Salary $56,940
#57 #57 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. University of Kentucky Lexington, KY At the University of Kentucky, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, and General. In fact, the University of Kentucky grants 387 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Median Starting Salary $59,486
#58 #58 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC Every year, the University of South Carolina-Columbia grants around 435 degrees to students studying Public Health, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Finance, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Experimental Psychology....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,200–1,390 Median Starting Salary $60,796
#59 #59 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. University of St Thomas Houston, TX At the University of St Thomas, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 960–1,200 Median Starting Salary $56,471
#60 #60 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. DePaul University Chicago, IL At DePaul University, the three most popular college majors students study are Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Finance, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, DePaul University grants 239 degrees every year to graduating Cinematography and Film/Video Production students....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,110–1,330 Median Starting Salary $59,593
#61 #61 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA At the University of North Georgia, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health and Physical Education/Fitness, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 990–1,210 Median Starting Salary $58,949
#62 #62 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Every year, Kansas State University awards around 211 degrees to those studying Animal Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,050–1,280 Median Starting Salary $62,133
#63 #63 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. University at Albany Albany, NY At the University at Albany, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,160–1,330 Median Starting Salary $56,667
#64 #64 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. Rutgers University-Newark Newark, NJ Annually, Rutgers University-Newark awards around 199 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Finance, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,080–1,370 Median Starting Salary $58,408
#65 #65 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. CUNY City College New York, NY Every year, CUNY City College grants about 414 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Fine/Studio Arts, General, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,060–1,280 Median Starting Salary $53,669
#66 #66 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN Every year, Middle Tennessee State University grants about 293 degrees to those majoring in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $57,128
#67 #67 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA At Old Dominion University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, and Criminology. In fact, Old Dominion University awards 305 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,120–1,290 Median Starting Salary $56,958
#68 #68 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. Florida International University Miami, FL Each year, Florida International University awards about 1536 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, General, Hospitality Administration/Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,080–1,270 Median Starting Salary $54,302
#69 #69 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. New England College Henniker, NH Each year, New England College awards around 35 degrees to those majoring in Criminal Justice/Police Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Illustration....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 820–1,040 Median Starting Salary $57,065
#70 #70 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL At the University of North Florida, the most popular majors students study are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,050–1,250 Median Starting Salary $56,450
#71 #71 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA At San Francisco State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 930–1,140 Median Starting Salary $56,302
#72 #72 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. University of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN At the University of Indianapolis, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,190 Median Starting Salary $61,021
#73 #73 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. University of West Florida Pensacola, FL At the University of West Florida, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Median Starting Salary $56,589
#74 #74 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX Every year, The University of Texas at San Antonio grants about 528 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Median Starting Salary $56,933
#75 #75 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA Every year, Kennesaw State University grants about 463 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,010–1,230 Median Starting Salary $57,212
#76 #76 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT Each year, the University of Bridgeport grants about 133 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, General Studies, and Dental Hygiene/Hygienist....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 960–1,170 Median Starting Salary $58,214
#77 #77 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH Annually, Cleveland State University awards around 211 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 880–1,130 Median Starting Salary $56,135
#78 #78 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK At the University of Central Oklahoma, the three most popular college majors students study are General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Forensic Science and Technology. In fact, the University of Central Oklahoma awards 184 degrees per year to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,010–1,180 Median Starting Salary $57,612
#79 #79 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Teaneck, NJ Annually, Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus grants about 184 degrees to those studying General Studies, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 990–1,220 Median Starting Salary $59,524
#80 #80 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. Institute of World Politics Washington, DC Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 36 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#81 #81 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. Schiller International University Tampa, FL At Schiller International University, only one major is offered: International Business/Trade/Commerce....view more Acceptance Rate 16% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#82 #82 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. Center for Advanced Studies On Puerto Rico and the Caribbean San Juan, PR Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#83 #83 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. SIT Graduate Institute Brattleboro, VT Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#84 #84 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey Monterey, CA At Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey, only one major is offered: International Relations and Affairs....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 51 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $57,723
#85 #85 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ At Arizona State University Digital Immersion, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 860–1,020 Median Starting Salary $57,874
#86 #86 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S. Claremont Graduate University Claremont, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
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About International Relations and Affairs

A program that focuses on the systematic study of international politics and institutions, and the conduct of diplomacy and foreign policy. Includes instruction in international relations theory, foreign policy analysis, international law and organization, the comparative study of specific countries and regions, and the theory and practice of diplomacy.

Students majoring in International Relations and Affairs can be awarded a degree up to a Doctors degree professional practice. On average, 53% percent of women and 47% percent of men make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Out of all the states in the US, District of Columbia is where degrees in International Relations and Affairs are most popular. The Median Starting Salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in International Relations and Affairs is $44,200.

Popularity of International Relations and Affairs Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

Majoring in International Relations and Affairs, your education could lead you towards different careers. International Relations and Affairs majors go on to find jobs including Managers, All Other and Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary which are in high demand. Some of the top paying jobs for International Relations and Affairs majors include Political Scientists, Managers, All Other and Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for International Relations and Affairs majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for International Relations and Affairs majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

4,455

Female Students

2,343 (52%)

Male Students

2,112 (47%)

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#1 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S.

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#2 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S.

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349

1,400–1,550

$58,146

#3 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S.

12%

233

1,470–1,560

$59,551

#4 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S.

47%

358

1,360–1,490

$58,241

#5 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S.

62%

486

1,300–1,450

$61,137

#6 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S.

27%

129

1,290–1,490

$53,006

#7 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S.

77%

105

1,240–1,410

$60,770

#8 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S.

4%

245

1,510–1,590

$49,704

#9 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S.

4%

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1,510–1,590

$50,394

#10 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S.

4%

75

1,510–1,570

$52,821

#11 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S.

9%

187

1,490–1,560

$55,756

#12 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S.

46%

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1,290–1,440

$61,394

#13 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S.

73%

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1,230–1,400

$60,348

#14 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S.

74%

55

1,110–1,310

$62,583

#15 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S.

55%

49

1,030–1,170

$56,700

#16 Best College for International Relations and Affairs in the U.S.

4%

43

1,470–1,570