2024 Best International & Comparative Education Schools
14
Colleges in the United States
293
International and Comparative Education Degrees Awarded
International & Comparative Education is about average in terms of popularity for degree programs. That is, it ranks #724 out of the 1506 majors across the country that we analyze each year. So, it might take a little more work to find colleges and universities that offer the degree program.
In 2024, College Factual analyzed 14 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best International & Comparative Education Schools ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 293 degrees in international & comparative education during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Choosing a Great International & Comparative Education School
Your choice of international & comparative education school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall International & Comparative Education 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 & Comparative Education Degree Level
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best International & Comparative Education Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Best Schools for International & Comparative Education in the United States
Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the international and comparative education degree levels they offer.
10 Top Schools in International and Comparative Education
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NY
70
International and Comparative Education Degrees Awarded
Every student pursuing a degree in international & comparative education has to look into Teachers College at Columbia University. Located in the large city of New York, Teachers College is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #12 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Teachers College is a great university overall.
There were about 70 international & comparative education students who graduated with this degree at Teachers College in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in international & comparative education from Teachers College at Columbia University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NC
36
International and Comparative Education Degrees Awarded
Every student pursuing a degree in international & comparative education needs to take a look at Duke University. Located in the city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #7 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Duke is a great university overall.
There were approximately 36 international & comparative education students who graduated with this degree at Duke in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in international & comparative education from Duke University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In DC
33
International and Comparative Education Degrees Awarded
George Washington University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in international & comparative education. GWU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Washington. A Best Colleges rank of #49 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means GWU is a great university overall.
There were about 33 international & comparative education students who graduated with this degree at GWU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in international & comparative education from George Washington University
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In PA
Lehigh University is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a degree in international & comparative education. Located in the small city of Bethlehem, Lehigh is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #71 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Lehigh is a great university overall.
There were roughly 6 international & comparative education students who graduated with this degree at Lehigh in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in international & comparative education from Lehigh University
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In NY
37
International and Comparative Education Degrees Awarded
New York University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in international & comparative education. Located in the large city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #27 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means NYU is a great university overall.
There were about 37 international & comparative education students who graduated with this degree at NYU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in international & comparative education from New York University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In IL
Located in the city of Chicago, Loyola Chicago is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 4th out of 85 colleges for overall quality in the state of Illinois.
There were about 15 international & comparative education students who graduated with this degree at Loyola Chicago in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in international & comparative education from Loyola University Chicago
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In TN
Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Nashville. A Best Colleges rank of #19 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Vanderbilt is a great university overall.
There were roughly 12 international & comparative education students who graduated with this degree at Vanderbilt in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in international & comparative education from Vanderbilt University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In DC
The American University is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Washington. This university ranks 3rd out of 8 schools for overall quality in the state of District of Columbia.
There were about 12 international & comparative education students who graduated with this degree at The American University in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in international & comparative education from American University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MA
Boston College is a fairly large private not-for-profit college located in the city of Chestnut Hill. A Best Colleges rank of #60 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Boston College is a great college overall.
There were roughly 14 international & comparative education students who graduated with this degree at Boston College in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in international & comparative education from Boston College
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In VT
SIT is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Brattleboro.
There were approximately 13 international & comparative education students who graduated with this degree at SIT in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in international & comparative education from SIT Graduate Institute
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