Best International Relations Schools Near Elko, NV (2026)

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

Elko, Nevada is home to about 20,624 residents. Median household income is $75,630 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Nevada, the top-earning international relations-related role is Public Relations Managers at a median $114,130 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest International Relations Schools to Elko

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

Reno, NV 231.6 miles from Elko
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
67.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,614
Avg net price $15,927/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 121

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

International Relations Wages Near Elko

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Nevada, statewide)
Political Scientists N/A
Interpreters and Translators $50,370
Management Analysts $81,600
Economists $91,340
Public Relations Managers $114,130
Compliance Officers $78,290
Survey Researchers N/A
Social and Community Service Managers $65,570

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.

Elko at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 20,624 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $75,630 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 18.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying international relations roles in Nevada?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying international relations-related roles in Nevada are: Public Relations Managers ($114,130), Economists ($91,340), Management Analysts ($81,600). Wages for Elko workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Is Elko an affordable place to study international relations?

Elko’s median household income of $75,630 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Elko while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Nevada 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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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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