2026 Best International Relations Schools in New Jersey

International Relations is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their international relations programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 schools to find the best for international relations students.

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• Best International Relations Schools in New Jersey

Best Schools for International Relations in New Jersey

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

Top Schools in International Relations

1

The College Of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

12 International Relations Degrees Awarded

$34,841 Median Starting Salary

The College Of New Jersey is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in international relations. Located in the suburb of Ewing, The College Of New Jersey is a moderately-sized public university. The College Of New Jersey graduates 86% of students within six years. The College Of New Jersey awarded about 12 international relations degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the international relations program make about $34,841 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,952. Get the full international relations details for The College Of New Jersey

2

Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

99 International Relations Degrees Awarded

$56,057 Median Starting Salary

Seton Hall University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in international relations, landing the #2 spot this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of South Orange. Seton Hall University graduates 70% of students within six years. Seton Hall University awarded about 99 international relations degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the international relations program make about $56,057 in their early career. Seton Hall University graduates carry a median of $22,500 in student loans. Get the full international relations details for Seton Hall University

Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 6 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.