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2023 Best International Relations & Security Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

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$49,080 Avg Salary

Finding the Best International Relations & National Security Doctor's Degree School for You

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, international relations and national security was ranked #48 in the country. In fact 5,010 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Best International Relations & Security Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in the Southeast Region to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best International Relations & National Security Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

Check out the international relations doctor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Southeast Region Schools for a Doctorate in International Relations & Security

Our 2023 rankings named University of Virginia - Main Campus the best school in the Southeast Region for international relations and national security students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public college with a very large student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best International Relations & Security Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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Out of the 6 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Central Florida landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#4

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Old Dominion University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best International Relations & Security Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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The excellent doctor’s degree programs at University of South Florida - Main Campus helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best international relations and national security schools in the Southeast Region . USF Tampa is a very large public school located in the city of Tampa.

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Florida International University ranked #6 on this year’s Best International Relations & Security Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large suburb of Miami, FIU is a public school with a very large student population.

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Best International Relations & National Security Colleges by State

Explore the best international relations and national security colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.

State Degrees Awarded
Virginia 211
Florida 86
Georgia 62
North Carolina 87
Tennessee 19
Kentucky 27
Alabama 75
South Carolina 2
West Virginia 0

One of 12 majors within the area of study, international relations and national security has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Economics 6,173
Political Science & Government 2,664
Geography & Cartography 2,315
Sociology 1,907
Anthropology 1,446

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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 the rest 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).
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