2026 Best International Relations Schools in Connecticut

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.

College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best international relations schools.

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• Best International Relations Schools in Connecticut

Best Schools for International Relations in Connecticut

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the international relations degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in International Relations

1

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

117 International Relations Degrees Awarded

$74,578 Median Starting Salary

Yale University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in international relations. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New Haven. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. Yale University awarded about 117 international relations degrees in the most recent data year. International Relations graduates of Yale University earn a median of $74,578 early in their careers. Yale University graduates carry a median of $14,357 in student loans. More information about a degree in international relations from Yale University

2

University Of New Haven
West Haven, CT

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

13 International Relations Degrees Awarded

$49,615 Median Starting Salary

University Of New Haven came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best international relations schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of West Haven. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. University Of New Haven awarded about 13 international relations degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, international relations degree recipients from University Of New Haven generally make around $49,615. University Of New Haven graduates carry a median of $26,244 in student loans. Read more about the international relations program at University Of New Haven

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 · 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.