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2023 Most Popular International Relations & Security Master's Degree Schools in Virginia

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$56,002 Avg Salary

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

In 2020-2021, 211 degrees and certificates were awarded to international relations and national security students who went to a Virginia college or university. This makes it the #37 most popular major in the state.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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.

The Most Popular International Relations & Security Master's Degree Schools in Virginia ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 6 schools in Virginia to see which ones were the most popular master's degree programs 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.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for international relations majors pursuing a master's degree.

#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 Virginia. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

Of the 93 students majoring in international relations at Liberty University, 56% are male and 44% are female.

Full International Relations & National Security at Liberty University Report

#2

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

Out of the 6 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, George Mason University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 34% of the international relations majors at the school.

Full International Relations & National Security at George Mason University Report

#3

Regent University

Virginia Beach, VA

Out of the 6 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Regent University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Regent is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Virginia Beach.

Of the 10 students majoring in international relations at Regent, 70% are male and 30% are female.

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Out of the 6 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Virginia International University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Virginia International University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Fairfax.

About 83% of the students majoring in international relations at the school are women while 17% are male.

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#5

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA

The in-demand master’s degree programs at Old Dominion University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular international relations and national security schools in Virginia. Located in the midsize city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public college with a very large student population.

Women make up 60% of the international relations majors at the school.

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University of Virginia - Main Campus landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree international relations and national security programs. Located in the small suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public college with a very large student population.

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

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Best International Relations & National Security Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
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.

  • 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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