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2024 Best International Studies Schools in the Southeast Region

24 Colleges in the Southeast Region
1,181 International Studies Degrees Awarded
$32,881 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you plan on majoring in international studies, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #100 in the country in terms of popularity. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

College Factual reviewed 24 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of international studies. Combined, these schools handed out 1,181 degrees in international studies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great International Studies School

Best International Studies Schools in the Southeast Region Your choice of international studies school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for international studies schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

International Studies Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in International Studies
Master's Degrees in International Studies
Doctor'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 Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for International Studies in the Southeast Region

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the international studies degrees they offer, see the list below.

10 Top Southeast Region Schools in International Studies

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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
102 International Studies Degrees Awarded
11.8% Growth in Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in international studies needs to take a look at University of Florida. UF is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Gainesville. A Best Colleges rank of #58 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UF is a great university overall.

There were approximately 102 international studies students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the international studies program earn about $26,055 in the first couple years of working.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
245 International Studies Degrees Awarded
4.5% Growth in Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in international studies needs to look into American Public University System. American Military University is a very large private for-profit university located in the town of Charles Town. A Best Colleges rank of #144 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means American Military University is a great university overall.

There were roughly 245 international studies students who graduated with this degree at American Military University in the most recent year we have data available. Those international studies students who get their degree from American Public University System earn $33,005 more than the standard international studies graduate.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In NC

It's hard to beat University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill if you wish to pursue a degree in international studies. Located in the city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #43 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UNC Chapel Hill is a great university overall.

There were about 8 international studies students who graduated with this degree at UNC Chapel Hill in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
55 International Studies Degrees Awarded
$29,355 Median Starting Salary

Any student who is interested in international studies has to take a look at North Carolina State University. Located in the large city of Raleigh, NC State is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #92 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means NC State is a great university overall.

There were roughly 55 international studies students who graduated with this degree at NC State 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 $29,355.

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University of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In VA

Located in the city of University of Richmond, URichmond is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #282 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means URichmond is a great university overall.

There were approximately 17 international studies students who graduated with this degree at URichmond in the most recent data year.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
39 International Studies Degrees Awarded
2.6% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Lexington, UK is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #230 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UK is a great university overall.

There were about 39 international studies students who graduated with this degree at UK in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, international studies degree recipients typically make an average of $26,694 in their early careers.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
83 International Studies Degrees Awarded
18.1% Growth in Graduates

Located in the suburb of Miami, FIU is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #183 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means FIU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 83 international studies students who graduated with this degree at FIU in the most recent data year. International Studies degree recipients from Florida International University get an earnings boost of around $12,838 over the average income of international studies majors.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In VA
37 International Studies Degrees Awarded

Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #117 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means GMU is a great university overall.

There were about 37 international studies students who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent year we have data available.

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Centre College
Danville, KY
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$20,343 Median Starting Salary
$27,000 Median Student Debt

Centre College of Kentucky is a small private not-for-profit college located in the town of Danville. This college ranks 3rd out of 38 schools for overall quality in the state of Kentucky.

There were about 23 international studies students who graduated with this degree at Centre College of Kentucky in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, international studies degree recipients typically make about $20,343 at the beginning of their careers.

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College of Charleston
Charleston, SC
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
45 International Studies Degrees Awarded
$29,080 Median Starting Salary

C of C is a large public college located in the midsize city of Charleston. This college ranks 8th out of 44 colleges for overall quality in the state of South Carolina.

There were approximately 45 international studies students who graduated with this degree at C of C in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, international studies degree recipients generally make around $29,080 in the first five years of their career.

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Best International Studies Colleges by State

Explore the best international studies colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
Georgia28747
Florida282323
North Carolina279267
Virginia27499
Tennessee26957
South Carolina24849
Kentucky24476
Louisiana24230
Mississippi2346
Arkansas23428
Alabama23322
West Virginia207221

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International Studies is one of 51 different types of Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies programs to choose from.

International Studies Focus Areas

MajorAnnual Graduates
International/Globalization Studies1,181

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Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies8,863
Interdisciplinary Studies3,923
Biological & Physical Science2,343
Human Computer Interaction936
Nutrition Science780
Sustainability Science741
Behavioral Science641
Data Analytics509
Data Science450
Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution335

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