Best International Relations Schools Near Chambersburg, PA

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

Chambersburg, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering international relations programs, with tuition ranging from $20,644 to $82,902 per year for indexed programs. Chambersburg has a population of about 22,051. Median household income is $56,177 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.7% 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 Chambersburg

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

Dickinson College

Carlisle, PA 30.6 miles from Chambersburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
72.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 42%
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $70,204
Avg net price $37,607/yr
Tuition
In‑state$65,650
Out‑of‑state$65,650
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Juniata College

Huntingdon, PA 43.7 miles from Chambersburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,918
Avg net price $23,988/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 57

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

York College of Pennsylvania

York, PA 49.2 miles from Chambersburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
66.2 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 74%
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,012
Avg net price $18,556/yr
Tuition
In‑state$25,588
Out‑of‑state$25,588
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 78

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

University Park, PA 60.8 miles from Chambersburg
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
62.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 61%
Graduation rate 86%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,435
Avg net price $32,875/yr
Tuition
In‑state$20,644
Out‑of‑state$41,790
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 214

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Pennsylvania State University-World Campus

University Park, PA 60.8 miles from Chambersburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,435
Avg net price $19,550/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 117

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Lebanon Valley College

Annville, PA 66.3 miles from Chambersburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,621
Avg net price $26,979/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 57

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Susquehanna University

Selinsgrove, PA 72.6 miles from Chambersburg
  • 4 year
58.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,723
Avg net price $28,819/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Bucknell University

Lewisburg, PA 81.5 miles from Chambersburg
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
67.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 29%
Graduation rate 86%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $93,807
Avg net price $40,766/yr
Tuition
In‑state$67,812
Out‑of‑state$67,812
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

International Relations Wages Near Chambersburg

Chambersburg is part of the Chambersburg, PA metro area (BLS area code 16540). 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 $148,013
Interpreters and Translators $57,040 PA statewide $60,296
Management Analysts $104,810 Chambersburg, PA $110,793
Economists $115,000 PA statewide $121,564
Public Relations Managers $118,050 PA statewide $124,789
Compliance Officers $57,130 Chambersburg, PA $60,391
Survey Researchers $63,310 PA statewide $66,924
Social and Community Service Managers $69,510 Chambersburg, PA $73,478

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.

Chambersburg at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 22,051 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $56,177 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 26.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 94.6 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering international relations programs near Chambersburg. The closest is Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, MD (23.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus (60.8 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying international relations-related roles near Chambersburg are: Political Scientists ($140,020), Public Relations Managers ($118,050), 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 Waynesboro instead of Chambersburg?

Waynesboro, PA is 13.0 miles from Chambersburg 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 Chambersburg an affordable place to study international relations?

Chambersburg’s median household income of $56,177 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Chambersburg 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 Chambersburg

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

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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