International & Intercultural Communication programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for international & intercultural communication students pursuing a degree.
Choosing a Great International & Intercultural Communication School
The school you choose for international & intercultural communication can shape your career. That is why we built our Best International & Intercultural Communication Schools rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by 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 & Intercultural Communication Rankings by Degree Level
We offer several rankings, including this Best International & Intercultural Communication Schools list, to help you decide. 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 & Intercultural Communication in the United States
If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the international & intercultural communication degrees they offer, see the list below.
Top Schools in International & Intercultural Communication
University Of Southern California is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in international & intercultural communication. Located in the city of Los Angeles, University Of Southern California is a very large private not-for-profit university. University Of Southern California graduates 92% of students within six years. University Of Southern California awarded about 29 international & intercultural communication degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, international & intercultural communication degree recipients from University Of Southern California generally make around $50,338. Typical student debt for the program is $20,251.
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Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in international & intercultural communication, ranking #2. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Slippery Rock. Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania graduates 66% of students within six years. There were roughly 11 international & intercultural communication students who graduated with this degree at Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year. International & Intercultural Communication graduates of Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of $44,294 early in their careers. Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania graduates carry a median of $26,330 in student loans.
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Utah State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in international & intercultural communication, ranking #3. Set in the city of Logan, Utah State University is a very large public institution. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 10 international & intercultural communication degrees were awarded at Utah State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, international & intercultural communication degree recipients from Utah State University generally make around $32,741. Utah State University graduates carry a median of $16,191 in student loans.
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Ohio University Main Campus is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in international & intercultural communication, landing the #4 spot this year. Ohio University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of Athens. About 65% of students finish within six years. Ohio University Main Campus awarded about 13 international & intercultural communication degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, international & intercultural communication degree recipients from Ohio University Main Campus generally make around $49,736. Students borrow a median of $24,546 to complete this degree.
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Suffolk University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best international & intercultural communication schools. Set in the city of Boston, Suffolk University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. About 22 international & intercultural communication degrees were awarded at Suffolk University in the most recent year. International & Intercultural Communication graduates of Suffolk University earn a median of $44,863 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000.
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Kennesaw State University placed #6 among the best international & intercultural communication schools. Kennesaw State University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Kennesaw. Kennesaw State University graduates 52% of students within six years. There were roughly 10 international & intercultural communication students who graduated with this degree at Kennesaw State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their international & intercultural communication degree from Kennesaw State University earn around $41,460 in the first couple years of their career. Kennesaw State University graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans.
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St Johns University New York earned the #7 position for international & intercultural communication this year. Set in the city of Queens, St Johns University New York is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. St Johns University New York awarded about 10 international & intercultural communication degrees in the most recent data year. International & Intercultural Communication graduates of St Johns University New York earn a median of $43,585 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,848 to complete this degree.
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Miami Media School came in at #8 for international & intercultural communication this year. Miami Media School is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Doral. There were roughly 18 international & intercultural communication students who graduated with this degree at Miami Media School in the most recent data year. Graduates of the international & intercultural communication program make about $14,229 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,500.
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International & Intercultural Communication Related Rankings by Major
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 8 schools evaluated.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
