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2026 Best International Relations & National Security Schools in Arizona

5 Colleges in the United States
243 International Relations & National Security Degrees Awarded
$55,403 Avg Early-Career Salary

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

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for international relations & national security students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for International Relations & National Security in Arizona

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 & national security degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in International Relations & National Security

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Leading the list is Arizona State University Skysong, our #1 school for international relations & national security. Located in the city of Scottsdale, Arizona State University Skysong is a very large public university. Arizona State University Skysong awarded about 121 international relations & national security degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the international relations & national security program make about $68,957 in their early career. Arizona State University Skysong graduates carry a median of $23,742 in student loans. Read more about the international relations & national security program at Arizona State University Skysong

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University Of Arizona is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in international relations & national security, landing the #2 spot this year. University Of Arizona is a very large public school located in the city of Tucson. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. There were roughly 44 international relations & national security students who graduated with this degree at University Of Arizona in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, international relations & national security degree recipients from University Of Arizona generally make around $75,863. University Of Arizona graduates carry a median of $21,861 in student loans. More information about a degree in international relations & national security from University Of Arizona

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Northern Arizona University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best international relations & national security schools. Set in the city of Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University is a very large public institution. Northern Arizona University graduates 61% of students within six years. About 23 international relations & national security degrees were awarded at Northern Arizona University in the most recent year. Students who receive their international relations & national security degree from Northern Arizona University earn around $29,924 in the first couple years of their career. Northern Arizona University graduates carry a median of $20,632 in student loans. More information about a degree in international relations & national security from Northern Arizona University

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Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best international relations & national security schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Prescott. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott graduates 68% of students within six years. There were roughly 55 international relations & national security students who graduated with this degree at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, international relations & national security degree recipients from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott generally make around $46,868. Typical student debt for the program is $22,901. See the full international relations & national security program report for Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 5 schools evaluated.

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