Best International Relations Schools Near Greeneville, TN

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

Greeneville, Tennessee has 5 accredited schools offering international relations programs, with tuition ranging from $37,736 to $50,099 per year for indexed programs. Greeneville has a population of about 15,531. Median household income is $51,516 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Tennessee, the top-earning international relations-related role is Public Relations Managers at a median $127,390 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest International Relations Schools to Greeneville

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

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, TN 26.9 miles from Greeneville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,859
Avg net price $15,983/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 97

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

King University

Bristol, TN 46.7 miles from Greeneville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,831
Avg net price $22,347/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 60%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Knoxville, TN 63.6 miles from Greeneville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,249
Avg net price $18,976/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 143

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Maryville College

Maryville, TN 70.2 miles from Greeneville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,279
Avg net price $19,360/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, TN 199.1 miles from Greeneville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,541
Avg net price $13,359/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 106

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Belmont University

Nashville, TN 221.8 miles from Greeneville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
61.1 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 95%
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,930
Avg net price $33,147/yr
Tuition
In‑state$42,540
Out‑of‑state$42,540
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  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 103

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Lipscomb University

Nashville, TN 222.1 miles from Greeneville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,541
Avg net price $24,739/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 107

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, TN 253.6 miles from Greeneville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
44.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 96%
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,301
Avg net price $9,735/yr
Tuition
In‑state$9,006
Out‑of‑state$14,766
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

International Relations Wages Near Greeneville

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Tennessee, statewide)
Political Scientists N/A
Interpreters and Translators $51,080
Management Analysts $99,260
Economists $117,650
Public Relations Managers $127,390
Compliance Officers $63,960
Survey Researchers $66,900
Social and Community Service Managers $88,240

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.

Greeneville at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 15,531 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $51,516 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 25.0% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited international relations schools are near Greeneville, TN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering international relations programs near Greeneville. The closest is East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, TN (26.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Maryville College (70.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying international relations-related roles in Tennessee are: Public Relations Managers ($127,390), Economists ($117,650), Management Analysts ($99,260). Wages for Greeneville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Morristown instead of Greeneville?

Morristown, TN is 26.9 miles from Greeneville 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 Greeneville an affordable place to study international relations?

Greeneville’s median household income of $51,516 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Greeneville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Tennessee 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 Greeneville

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

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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