Best International Relations Schools Near Athens, OH (2026)

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

Athens, Ohio has 4 accredited schools offering international relations programs. Athens has a population of about 23,211. Median household income is $37,059 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 67.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Ohio, the top-earning international relations-related role is Economists at a median $120,000 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest International Relations Schools to Athens

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

Denison University

Granville, OH 56.2 miles from Athens
  • 4 year
61.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,753
Avg net price $40,007/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, OH 67.1 miles from Athens
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
80.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,409
Avg net price $17,339/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 233

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Otterbein University

Westerville, OH 70.9 miles from Athens
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,313
Avg net price $19,237/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Wittenberg University

Springfield, OH 100.5 miles from Athens
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,947
Avg net price $18,649/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

The College of Wooster

Wooster, OH 102.9 miles from Athens
  • 4 year
58.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,629
Avg net price $23,458/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Ashland University

Ashland, OH 106.7 miles from Athens
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
52.2 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 76%
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,928
Avg net price $21,988/yr
Tuition
In‑state$31,210
Out‑of‑state$31,210
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  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 75

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Wright State University-Main Campus

Dayton, OH 109.3 miles from Athens
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,500
Avg net price $15,415/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 117

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH 124.8 miles from Athens
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
48.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 60%
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,600
Avg net price $13,946/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,135
Out‑of‑state$20,815
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 159

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

International Relations Wages Near Athens

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Ohio, statewide)
Political Scientists $119,370
Interpreters and Translators $61,230
Management Analysts $94,270
Economists $120,000
Public Relations Managers $118,670
Compliance Officers $75,030
Survey Researchers $57,630
Social and Community Service Managers $73,890

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.

Athens at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 23,211 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $37,059 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 67.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited international relations schools are near Athens, OH?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering international relations programs near Athens. The closest is Denison University in Granville, OH (56.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Otterbein University (70.9 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying international relations-related roles in Ohio are: Economists ($120,000), Political Scientists ($119,370), Public Relations Managers ($118,670). Wages for Athens workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Parkersburg instead of Athens?

Parkersburg, WV is 30.1 miles from Athens 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 Athens an affordable place to study international relations?

Athens’s median household income of $37,059 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Athens while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Ohio 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 Athens

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

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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