2026 Best International Relations Schools in Oregon

International Relations programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools to find the best for international relations students.

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• Best International Relations Schools in Oregon

Best Schools for International Relations in Oregon

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall international relations education in Oregon.

Top Schools in International Relations

1

Lewis And Clark College
Portland, OR

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

30 International Relations Degrees Awarded

$43,381 Median Starting Salary

No school ranked higher than Lewis And Clark College this year for international relations. Lewis And Clark College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Portland. About 75% of students finish within six years. About 30 international relations degrees were awarded at Lewis And Clark College in the most recent year. Graduates of the international relations program make about $43,381 in their early career. Lewis And Clark College graduates carry a median of $23,000 in student loans. Read more about the international relations program at Lewis And Clark College

2

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

11 International Relations Degrees Awarded

$30,253 Median Starting Salary

Portland State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in international relations, ranking #2. Portland State University is a very large public school located in the city of Portland. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. Portland State University awarded about 11 international relations degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the international relations program make about $30,253 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,250. Read more about the international relations program at Portland State University

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 5 schools evaluated.

• 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.