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2026 Best Value International Relations Schools in Missouri

1 Colleges in the United States
$25,939 Avg Student Debt
$50,876 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value International Relations Badge [International Relations](/majors/social-sciences/international-relations-national-security/international-relations/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools to find the best return on investment for international relations students.

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2026 Best Value International Relations Schools in Missouri

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the international relations degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value International Relations Schools

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Webster University crest
Webster University
Saint Louis, MO

Webster University earned the #1 spot for value among international relations schools in Missouri. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Webster University is a large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $31,750. International Relations graduates carry a median of $25,939 in student loans. International Relations graduates of Webster University earn a median of $66,017 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,939 median debt. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 8 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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