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2023 Most Popular International Relations & Security Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

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Finding the Best International Relations & National Security Master'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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Grad Degree Search has created the Most Popular International Relations & Security Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 26 schools in the Southeast Region to see which master's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the International Relations & National Security program at each school on the list.

Check out the international relations master's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Southeast Region .

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

Our analysis found Liberty University to be the most popular school for international relations and national security students who want to pursue a master’s degree in the Southeast Region . Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 44% of the international relations majors at the school.

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#2

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

The in-demand master’s degree programs at George Mason University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular international relations and national security schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 34% of the students majoring in international relations at the school are women while 66% are male.

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#3

Troy University

Troy, AL

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Troy University is a great place for international relations and national security students working on their master’s degree. Located in the remote town of Troy, TROY is a public school with a large student population.

About 26% of the students majoring in international relations at the school are women while 74% are male.

Read full report on International Relations & National Security at Troy University

#4

Duke University

Durham, NC

Out of the 26 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Duke University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Duke is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Durham.

About 38% of the students majoring in international relations at the school are women while 62% are male.

Full International Relations & National Security at Duke University Report

#5

University of Miami

Coral Gables, FL

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Miami. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular International Relations & Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Coral Gables, U Miami is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

About 59% of the students majoring in international relations at the school are women while 41% are male.

Full International Relations & National Security at University of Miami Report

#6

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

University of Kentucky landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree international relations and national security programs. Located in the large city of Lexington, UK is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 27 students majoring in international relations at UK, 59% are male and 41% are female.

Full International Relations & National Security at University of Kentucky Report

#7

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL

Florida State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree international relations and national security programs. Located in the midsize city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public college with a very large student population.

Women make up 50% of the international relations majors at the school.

Full International Relations & National Security at Florida State University Report

Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for international relations and national security students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.

About 70% of the students majoring in international relations at the school are women while 30% are male.

Read full report on International Relations & National Security at Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus

#9

University of Georgia

Athens, GA

University of Georgia came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular International Relations & Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the midsize city of Athens, UGA is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 50% of the students majoring in international relations at the school are women while 50% are male.

Full International Relations & National Security at University of Georgia Report

North Carolina State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for international relations and national security students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. NC State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Raleigh.

About 70% of the students majoring in international relations at the school are women while 30% are male.

Full International Relations & National Security at North Carolina State University Report

Best International Relations & National Security Colleges by State

Explore the best international relations and national security schools 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 26 schools only.

  • 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to RepubFan12.

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