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2026 Best International Security Schools in Maryland

1 Colleges in the United States
29 International Security Degrees Awarded
$60,277 Avg Early-Career Salary

International Security degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best international security schools.

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Best Schools for International Security in Maryland

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall international security education in Maryland.

Top Schools in International Security

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Johns Hopkins University tops our 2026 ranking of the best international security schools. Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baltimore. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. About 29 international security degrees were awarded at Johns Hopkins University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, international security degree recipients from Johns Hopkins University generally make around $60,277. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the international security program at Johns Hopkins University

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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 · 2 schools evaluated.

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