Best International Relations Schools Near Loveland, CO (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Loveland, Colorado has 2 accredited schools offering international relations programs, with tuition ranging from $61,398 to $78,476 per year for indexed programs. Loveland has a population of about 77,350. Median household income is $82,592 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 39.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro area, the top-earning international relations-related role is Public Relations Managers at a median $134,390 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest International Relations Schools to Loveland

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer international relations programs near Loveland, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Loveland city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Loveland. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

University of Denver

Denver, CO 51.3 miles from Loveland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
70.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 78%
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,155
Avg net price $36,131/yr
Tuition
In‑state$61,398
Out‑of‑state$61,398
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 116

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

United States Air Force Academy

USAF Academy, CO 97.6 miles from Loveland
  • 4 year
79.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 92%
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Colorado schools on the Colorado international relations page.

International Relations Wages Near Loveland

Loveland is part of the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro area (BLS area code 22660). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Colorado statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Political Scientists $127,260 CO statewide $125,875
Interpreters and Translators $64,260 Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $63,561
Management Analysts $104,750 CO statewide $103,610
Economists $121,410 Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $120,089
Public Relations Managers $134,390 Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $132,928
Compliance Officers $87,530 Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $86,578
Survey Researchers $89,870 CO statewide $88,892
Social and Community Service Managers $93,590 Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $92,572

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Loveland at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 77,350 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $82,592 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 39.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 101.1 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited international relations schools are near Loveland, CO?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering international relations programs near Loveland. The closest is University of Denver in Denver, CO (51.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is United States Air Force Academy (97.6 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying international relations roles near Loveland?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying international relations-related roles near Loveland are: Public Relations Managers ($134,390), Political Scientists ($127,260), Economists ($121,410). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Colorado statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Johnstown instead of Loveland?

Johnstown, CO is 7.6 miles from Loveland and has its own set of local international relations programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Loveland an affordable place to study international relations?

Loveland’s median household income of $82,592 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Loveland while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Colorado public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Loveland

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Data verified: September 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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