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2024 Best International Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

10 Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
577 International Studies Degrees Awarded
$45,285 Avg Early-Career Salary
A degree in international studies is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #100 out of 395 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 10 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best International Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 577 degrees in international studies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great International Studies School

Best International Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region The international studies program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for International Studies rankings. For our Best Overall International Studies School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Pick Your International Studies Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in International Studies
Master's Degrees in International Studies

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best International Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list, to help you choose the best school for you. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for International Studies in the Middle Atlantic Region

The schools below may not offer all types of international studies degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

10 Top Middle Atlantic Region Schools in International Studies

1
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
105 International Studies Degrees Awarded
$162,528 Median Starting Salary

It is hard to beat University of Pennsylvania if you wish to pursue a degree in international studies. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #4 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UPenn is a great university overall.

There were about 105 international studies students who graduated with this degree at UPenn in the most recent data year. International Studies degree recipients from University of Pennsylvania earn a boost of around $117,243 above the average earnings of international studies majors.

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2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In PA

Carnegie Mellon University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in international studies. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #9 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Carnegie Mellon is a great university overall.

There were roughly 4 international studies students who graduated with this degree at Carnegie Mellon in the most recent data year.

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3
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$32,904 Median Starting Salary
$20,379 Median Student Debt

University of Maryland - Baltimore County is a wonderful choice for students interested in a degree in international studies. Located in the suburb of Baltimore, UMBC is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #200 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UMBC is a great university overall.

There were about 27 international studies students who graduated with this degree at UMBC in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the international studies program state that they receive average early career wages of $32,904.

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4
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$28,583 Median Starting Salary
$27,000 Median Student Debt

St Lawrence University is a great option for students pursuing a degree in international studies. St. Lawrence is a small private not-for-profit university located in the remote town of Canton. This university ranks 32nd out of 142 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were about 21 international studies students who graduated with this degree at St. Lawrence in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the international studies program earn around $28,583 in their early career salary.

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
36.4% Growth in Graduates
$37,186 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #125 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Drexel is a great university overall.

There were roughly 22 international studies students who graduated with this degree at Drexel in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the international studies program state that they receive average early career income of $37,186.

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
44 International Studies Degrees Awarded
$30,816 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #147 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Temple is a great university overall.

There were approximately 44 international studies students who graduated with this degree at Temple in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, international studies degree recipients generally make around $30,816 in their early careers.

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Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$32,717 Median Starting Salary
$25,000 Median Student Debt

Located in the suburb of Hempstead, Hofstra is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 37th out of 142 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were approximately 14 international studies students who graduated with this degree at Hofstra in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, international studies degree recipients generally earn around $32,717 at the beginning of their careers.

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The New School
New York, NY
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In NY
$19,500 Median Student Debt

New School University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of New York. This school ranks 15th out of 142 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were approximately 20 international studies students who graduated with this degree at New School University in the most recent year we have data available.

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9
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MD

Located in the small suburb of Salisbury, Salisbury is a public university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 11th out of 36 colleges for overall quality in the state of Maryland.

There were about 12 international studies students who graduated with this degree at Salisbury in the most recent data year.

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10
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
55.6% Growth in Graduates
$31,711 Median Starting Salary

CSI is a large public college located in the city of Staten Island. This college ranks 71st out of 142 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were approximately 9 international studies students who graduated with this degree at CSI in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, international studies degree recipients typically make an average of $31,711 in the first five years of their career.

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Best International Studies Colleges by State

Explore the best international studies schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
Pennsylvania334334
New York333158
Maryland27949
New Jersey27346
District of Columbia1885
Delaware1751

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One of 51 majors within the Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies area of study, International Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

International Studies Concentrations

MajorAnnual Graduates
International/Globalization Studies577

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Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies3,561
Biological & Physical Science1,049
Sustainability Science798
Nutrition Science737
Interdisciplinary Studies704
Human Biology663
Behavioral Science615
Computational Science549
Data Analytics527
Data Science467

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