Best International Relations Schools Near Grandview, MO (2026)

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

Grandview, Missouri has 3 accredited schools offering international relations programs, with tuition ranging from $27,562 to $39,269 per year for indexed programs. Grandview has a population of about 25,821. Median household income is $53,431 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area, the top-earning international relations-related role is Public Relations Managers at a median $131,190 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest International Relations Schools to Grandview

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

Park University

Parkville, MO 22.9 miles from Grandview
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
41.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,309
Avg net price $21,032/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 58%
  • Programs offered: 74

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

William Jewell College

Liberty, MO 26.1 miles from Grandview
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,268
Avg net price $17,562/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Cottey College

Nevada, MO 72.6 miles from Grandview
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
36.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 69%
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,422
Avg net price $13,805/yr
Tuition
In‑state$27,562
Out‑of‑state$27,562
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Missouri-Columbia

Columbia, MO 118.0 miles from Grandview
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
75.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,403
Avg net price $20,268/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 156

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Missouri Southern State University

Joplin, MO 123.4 miles from Grandview
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
42.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,620
Avg net price $12,007/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 77

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Westminster College

Fulton, MO 138.1 miles from Grandview
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
44.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,199
Avg net price $24,314/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, MO 216.5 miles from Grandview
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,278
Avg net price $19,638/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 84

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Webster University

Saint Louis, MO 226.0 miles from Grandview
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
42.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,876
Avg net price $27,047/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 105

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

International Relations Wages Near Grandview

Grandview is part of the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area (BLS area code 28140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Missouri statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Political Scientists N/A MO statewide –
Interpreters and Translators $60,850 Kansas City, MO-KS $65,784
Management Analysts $98,430 Kansas City, MO-KS $106,411
Economists $128,520 Kansas City, MO-KS $138,941
Public Relations Managers $131,190 Kansas City, MO-KS $141,827
Compliance Officers $77,650 Kansas City, MO-KS $83,946
Survey Researchers $69,100 Kansas City, MO-KS $74,703
Social and Community Service Managers $78,920 Kansas City, MO-KS $85,319

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.

Grandview at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 25,821 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $53,431 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 24.0% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 92.5 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited international relations schools are near Grandview, MO?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering international relations programs near Grandview. The closest is Park University in Parkville, MO (22.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Cottey College (72.6 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying international relations-related roles near Grandview are: Public Relations Managers ($131,190), Economists ($128,520), Management Analysts ($98,430). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Missouri statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Belton instead of Grandview?

Belton, MO is 4.3 miles from Grandview 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 Grandview an affordable place to study international relations?

Grandview’s median household income of $53,431 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Grandview while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Missouri 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 Grandview

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

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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