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2026 Best International Relations Schools in Missouri

1 Colleges in the United States
26 International Relations Degrees Awarded
$66,017 Avg Early-Career Salary

International Relations is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 8 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best international relations schools.

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Best Schools for International Relations in Missouri

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

Top Schools in International Relations

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Webster University
Saint Louis, MO

No school ranked higher than Webster University this year for international relations. Webster University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Louis. About 64% of students finish within six years. Webster University awarded about 26 international relations degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the international relations program make about $66,017 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,939. Read more about the international relations program at Webster University

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 8 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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