Best International Relations Schools Near Hamilton, OH (2026)

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

Hamilton, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering international relations programs, with tuition ranging from $18,161 to $41,221 per year for indexed programs. Hamilton has a population of about 63,124. Median household income is $54,293 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area, the top-earning international relations-related role is Public Relations Managers at a median $129,710 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest International Relations Schools to Hamilton

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

Miami University-Oxford

Oxford, OH 11.9 miles from Hamilton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
67.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 75%
Graduation rate 81%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,076
Avg net price $28,384/yr
Tuition
In‑state$18,161
Out‑of‑state$41,221
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 136

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Cincinnati, OH 18.4 miles from Hamilton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,810
Avg net price $25,648/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 248

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Wright State University-Main Campus

Dayton, OH 37.7 miles from Hamilton
  • 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

#4

Wittenberg University

Springfield, OH 54.6 miles from Hamilton
  • 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

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, OH 92.8 miles from Hamilton
  • 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

#6

Otterbein University

Westerville, OH 100.2 miles from Hamilton
  • 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

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#7

Denison University

Granville, OH 118.2 miles from Hamilton
  • 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

#8

Tiffin University

Tiffin, OH 139.6 miles from Hamilton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
29.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,942
Avg net price $26,500/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege 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 Hamilton

Hamilton is part of the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area (BLS area code 17140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Ohio statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Political Scientists $119,370 OH statewide $125,126
Interpreters and Translators $61,100 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $64,046
Management Analysts $97,360 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $102,055
Economists $120,740 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $126,562
Public Relations Managers $129,710 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $135,964
Compliance Officers $79,310 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $83,134
Survey Researchers $58,300 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $61,111
Social and Community Service Managers $72,940 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $76,457

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.

Hamilton at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 63,124 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $54,293 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 15.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 95.4 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering international relations programs near Hamilton. The closest is Miami University-Oxford in Oxford, OH (11.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Wittenberg University (54.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying international relations-related roles near Hamilton are: Public Relations Managers ($129,710), Economists ($120,740), Political Scientists ($119,370). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Ohio statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Fairfield instead of Hamilton?

Fairfield, OH is 4.6 miles from Hamilton 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 Hamilton an affordable place to study international relations?

Hamilton’s median household income of $54,293 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hamilton 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 Hamilton

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

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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