Best International Relations Schools Near Linden, NJ (2026)

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

Linden, New Jersey has 5 accredited schools offering international relations programs, with tuition ranging from $47,100 to $65,301 per year for indexed programs. Linden has a population of about 43,614. Median household income is $91,036 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area, the top-earning international relations-related role is Public Relations Managers at a median $192,360 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest International Relations Schools to Linden

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

Seton Hall University

South Orange, NJ 8.1 miles from Linden
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $70,196
Avg net price $31,446/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 91

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Rutgers University-Newark

Newark, NJ 8.5 miles from Linden
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
76.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $74,479
Avg net price $19,703/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Drew University

Madison, NJ 13.6 miles from Linden
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
72.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 68%
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,646
Avg net price $24,280/yr
Tuition
In‑state$47,100
Out‑of‑state$47,100
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus

Teaneck, NJ 21.8 miles from Linden
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
59.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 91%
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,273
Avg net price $15,404/yr
Tuition
In‑state$38,004
Out‑of‑state$38,004
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  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Rider University

Lawrenceville, NJ 35.5 miles from Linden
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,208
Avg net price $24,792/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 89

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

The College of New Jersey

Ewing, NJ 37.6 miles from Linden
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
77.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 86%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $73,323
Avg net price $27,646/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

International Relations Wages Near Linden

Linden is part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area (BLS area code 35620). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New Jersey statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Political Scientists N/A NJ statewide –
Interpreters and Translators $87,590 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $77,789
Management Analysts $124,390 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $110,471
Economists $176,090 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $156,385
Public Relations Managers $192,360 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $170,835
Compliance Officers $101,050 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $89,742
Survey Researchers $87,620 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $77,815
Social and Community Service Managers $100,570 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $89,316

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.

Linden at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 43,614 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $91,036 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 23.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 112.6 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited international relations schools are near Linden, NJ?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering international relations programs near Linden. The closest is Wagner College in Staten Island, NY (7.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is New York University (14.5 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying international relations-related roles near Linden are: Public Relations Managers ($192,360), Economists ($176,090), Management Analysts ($124,390). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New Jersey statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Roselle instead of Linden?

Roselle, NJ is 2.2 miles from Linden 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 Linden an affordable place to study international relations?

Linden’s median household income of $91,036 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Linden while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New Jersey 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 Linden

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

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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