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2026 Best Value International Relations Schools in New Jersey

[International Relations](/majors/social-sciences/international-relations-national-security/international-relations/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong international relations education at a price that pays off.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools to find the best return on investment for international relations students.

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• Best Value International Relations Schools in New Jersey

2026 Best Value International Relations Schools in New Jersey

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in international relations, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value International Relations Schools

1

The College Of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

$19,632 In-State Tuition & Fees

$24,952 Avg Student Debt

$73,323 Median Earnings (10yr)

Our analysis ranked The College Of New Jersey the best value for a degree in international relations in New Jersey. Located in the suburb of Ewing, The College Of New Jersey is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $19,632, with out-of-state students paying around $25,752. Typical student debt for international relations graduates is $24,952. International Relations graduates of The College Of New Jersey earn a median of $34,841 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The College Of New Jersey admits about 62% of applicants.

2

Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ

$53,170 In-State Tuition & Fees

$22,500 Avg Student Debt

$70,196 Median Earnings (10yr)

A rank of #2 makes Seton Hall University one of the best values for international relations. Seton Hall University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of South Orange. Students from in state pay about $53,170 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $22,500 to complete the international relations program here. Early-career international relations graduates make about $56,057. That is a strong return on a $22,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 73%.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked 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 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.