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Best Colleges for Professional Certificate
in International Relations and National Security Studies

120 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT — updated for 2026 admissions.

120 Colleges
📍 USA
🎓 Professional Certificate

Showing 1–24 of 120 colleges

Duke University
Durham, North Carolina
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 6.8%
Annual cost
$82,749/yr
Grad earnings
$97,800
SAT avg
1,539
ACT mid
34
Apply by Mar 15 Fee $85
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Duke University
Durham, North Carolina
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 6.8%
Annual cost
$82,749/yr
Grad earnings
$97,800
SAT avg
1,539
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 5 Fee $85
View college details
Duke University
Durham, North Carolina
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 6.8%
Annual cost
$82,749/yr
Grad earnings
$97,800
SAT avg
1,539
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 3 Fee $85
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Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 5.7%
Annual cost
$81,353/yr
Grad earnings
$92,538
SAT avg
1,505
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Feb 15 Fee $75
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Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 5.7%
Annual cost
$81,353/yr
Grad earnings
$92,538
SAT avg
1,505
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Apr 1 Fee $75
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Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 5.7%
Annual cost
$81,353/yr
Grad earnings
$92,538
SAT avg
1,505
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $75
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Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 5.7%
Annual cost
$81,353/yr
Grad earnings
$92,538
SAT avg
1,505
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Feb 1 Fee $75
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University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 4.8%
Annual cost
$86,856/yr
Grad earnings
$91,885
SAT avg
1,554
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 3 Decision Dec 15 Fee $75
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University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 4.8%
Annual cost
$86,856/yr
Grad earnings
$91,885
SAT avg
1,554
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 3 Decision Dec 15 Fee $75
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University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 4.8%
Annual cost
$86,856/yr
Grad earnings
$91,885
SAT avg
1,554
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 5 Decision Feb 15 Fee $75
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University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 4.8%
Annual cost
$86,856/yr
Grad earnings
$91,885
SAT avg
1,554
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 5 Decision Mar 15 Fee $75
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Professional Certificate in International Relations and National Security Studies in USA?
120 colleges and universities currently offer Professional Certificate programs in International Relations and National Security Studies in USA, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for International Relations and National Security Studies in USA?
Duke University leads with median graduate earnings of $97,800 ten years after enrollment for Professional Certificate graduates.
What SAT score do I need for International Relations and National Security Studies programs?
SAT requirements vary widely by college selectivity. Use the "My SAT score" filter above to see only colleges where your score meets or exceeds the average admitted student, from open-admission colleges to highly selective universities.

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