Best International Relations Schools Near Meridian, ID (2026)

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

Meridian, Idaho has 2 accredited schools offering international relations programs. Meridian has a population of about 124,865. Median household income is $98,686 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 44.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Idaho, the top-earning international relations-related role is Economists at a median $131,270 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest International Relations Schools to Meridian

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer international relations programs near Meridian, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Meridian 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 Meridian. 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

Northwest Nazarene University

Nampa, ID 9.2 miles from Meridian
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,719
Avg net price $29,580/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 63

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

The College of Idaho

Caldwell, ID 14.2 miles from Meridian
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,473
Avg net price $19,481/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of Idaho

Moscow, ID 216.9 miles from Meridian
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,670
Avg net price $14,831/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 146

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

International Relations Wages Near Meridian

Meridian is part of the Boise City, ID metro area (BLS area code 14260). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Idaho statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Political Scientists N/A ID statewide –
Interpreters and Translators $80,250 Boise City, ID $81,555
Management Analysts $86,390 Boise City, ID $87,795
Economists $131,270 ID statewide $133,404
Public Relations Managers $98,860 Boise City, ID $100,467
Compliance Officers $72,860 Boise City, ID $74,045
Survey Researchers N/A ID statewide –
Social and Community Service Managers $81,970 Boise City, ID $83,303

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.

Meridian at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 124,865 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $98,686 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 44.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 98.4 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited international relations schools are near Meridian, ID?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering international relations programs near Meridian. The closest is Northwest Nazarene University in Nampa, ID (9.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is The College of Idaho (14.2 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying international relations-related roles near Meridian are: Economists ($131,270), Public Relations Managers ($98,860), Management Analysts ($86,390). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Idaho statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Eagle instead of Meridian?

Eagle, ID is 7.3 miles from Meridian 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 Meridian an affordable place to study international relations?

Meridian’s median household income of $98,686 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Meridian while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Idaho 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 Meridian

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Meridian:

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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