Best International Relations Schools Near Bethlehem, PA (2026)

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

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering international relations programs, with tuition ranging from $15,972 to $32,242 per year for indexed programs. Bethlehem has a population of about 77,069. Median household income is $66,443 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Pennsylvania, the top-earning international relations-related role is Political Scientists at a median $140,020 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest International Relations Schools to Bethlehem

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

Bethlehem, PA 1.5 miles from Bethlehem
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
78.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 90%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $105,584
Avg net price $36,931/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 95

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

International Relations Wages Near Bethlehem

Bethlehem is part of the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area (BLS area code 10900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Pennsylvania statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Political Scientists $140,020 PA statewide $140,020
Interpreters and Translators $55,480 Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $55,480
Management Analysts $95,780 Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $95,780
Economists $115,000 PA statewide $115,000
Public Relations Managers $126,820 Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $126,820
Compliance Officers $73,650 Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $73,650
Survey Researchers $63,310 PA statewide $63,310
Social and Community Service Managers $75,150 Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $75,150

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.

Bethlehem at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 77,069 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $66,443 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 35.0% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 100.0 (at U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited international relations schools are near Bethlehem, PA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering international relations programs near Bethlehem. The closest is Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA (1.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks (36.8 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying international relations-related roles near Bethlehem are: Political Scientists ($140,020), Public Relations Managers ($126,820), Economists ($115,000). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Pennsylvania statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Allentown instead of Bethlehem?

Allentown, PA is 6.0 miles from Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem an affordable place to study international relations?

Bethlehem’s median household income of $66,443 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bethlehem while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Pennsylvania 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 Bethlehem

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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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