Best International Relations Schools Near Burlington, VT

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

Burlington, Vermont has 5 accredited schools offering international relations programs, with tuition ranging from $11,952 to $25,988 per year for indexed programs. Burlington has a population of about 44,649. Median household income is $68,854 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 60.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Burlington-South Burlington, VT metro area, the top-earning international relations-related role is Public Relations Managers at a median $140,800 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest International Relations Schools to Burlington

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

Saint Michael's College

Colchester, VT 3.2 miles from Burlington
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
69.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,317
Avg net price $25,239/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Middlebury College

Middlebury, VT 33.2 miles from Burlington
  • 4 year
67.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $76,310
Avg net price $31,483/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Norwich University

Northfield, VT 37.1 miles from Burlington
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,575
Avg net price $22,257/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 49

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Vermont State University

Randolph, VT 49.0 miles from Burlington
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
50.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 82%
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,331
Avg net price $18,212/yr
Tuition
In‑state$11,952
Out‑of‑state$22,296
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  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 103

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

SIT Graduate Institute

Brattleboro, VT 115.2 miles from Burlington
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 7

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

International Relations Wages Near Burlington

Burlington is part of the Burlington-South Burlington, VT metro area (BLS area code 15540). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Vermont statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Political Scientists N/A VT statewide –
Interpreters and Translators $63,180 Burlington-South Burlington, VT $62,616
Management Analysts $118,270 Burlington-South Burlington, VT $117,215
Economists N/A VT statewide –
Public Relations Managers $140,800 Burlington-South Burlington, VT $139,544
Compliance Officers $93,430 Burlington-South Burlington, VT $92,597
Survey Researchers N/A VT statewide –
Social and Community Service Managers $78,970 Burlington-South Burlington, VT $78,266

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.

Burlington at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 44,649 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $68,854 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 60.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 100.9 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited international relations schools are near Burlington, VT?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering international relations programs near Burlington. The closest is Saint Michael’s College in Colchester, VT (3.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Skidmore College (100.0 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying international relations-related roles near Burlington are: Public Relations Managers ($140,800), Management Analysts ($118,270), Compliance Officers ($93,430). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Vermont statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Plattsburgh instead of Burlington?

Plattsburgh, NY is 18.1 miles from Burlington 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 Burlington an affordable place to study international relations?

Burlington’s median household income of $68,854 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Burlington while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Vermont 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 Burlington

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

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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