Best International Relations Schools Near Greenbelt, MD (2026)

Greenbelt, Maryland has 5 accredited schools offering international relations programs, with tuition ranging from $26,610 to $33,903 per year for indexed programs. Greenbelt has a population of about 24,572. Median household income is $86,352 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 46.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area, the top-earning international relations-related role is Public Relations Managers at a median $195,190 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest International Relations Schools to Greenbelt

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer international relations programs near Greenbelt, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Greenbelt 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 Greenbelt. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

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

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#1

University of Maryland-College Park

College Park, MD 3.1 miles from Greenbelt
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
89.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $82,860
Avg net price $15,678/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 150

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Capitol Technology University

Laurel, MD 4.1 miles from Greenbelt
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
59.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $85,035
Avg net price $22,102/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of Maryland-Baltimore County

Baltimore, MD 20.4 miles from Greenbelt
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
78.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $69,960
Avg net price $16,467/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Baltimore

Baltimore, MD 25.9 miles from Greenbelt
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
57.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,335
Avg net price $13,868/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD 27.1 miles from Greenbelt
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
88.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 94%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $87,555
Avg net price $18,809/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 164

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Morgan State University

Baltimore, MD 29.1 miles from Greenbelt
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,698
Avg net price $14,985/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 72

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Towson University

Towson, MD 31.3 miles from Greenbelt
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
76.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,390
Avg net price $17,413/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 105

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Goucher College

Baltimore, MD 32.7 miles from Greenbelt
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,023
Avg net price $22,470/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


International Relations Wages Near Greenbelt

Greenbelt is part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area (BLS area code 47900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Maryland statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Political Scientists $156,730 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $143,921
Interpreters and Translators $94,510 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $86,786
Management Analysts $126,830 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $116,465
Economists $156,750 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $143,939
Public Relations Managers $195,190 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $179,238
Compliance Officers $100,200 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $92,011
Survey Researchers $97,780 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $89,789
Social and Community Service Managers $101,240 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $92,966

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.


Greenbelt at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 24,572 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $86,352 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 46.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 108.9 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited international relations schools are near Greenbelt, MD?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering international relations programs near Greenbelt. The closest is University of Maryland-College Park in College Park, MD (3.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is George Washington University (10.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying international relations-related roles near Greenbelt are: Public Relations Managers ($195,190), Economists ($156,750), Political Scientists ($156,730). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Maryland statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in College Park instead of Greenbelt?

College Park, MD is 2.4 miles from Greenbelt 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 Greenbelt an affordable place to study international relations?

Greenbelt’s median household income of $86,352 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Greenbelt while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Maryland 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 Greenbelt

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

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 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.