2026 Best International & Comparative Education Master’s Degree Schools
International & Comparative Education is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 27 schools to find the best for international & comparative education students.
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Best Schools for International & Comparative Education in the United States
Below are the best international & comparative education schools at the master’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.
Top Schools in International & Comparative Education
New York University tops our 2026 ranking of the best international & comparative education schools. New York University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. About 22 international & comparative education degrees were awarded at New York University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, international & comparative education degree recipients from New York University generally make around $64,516. Students borrow a median of $21,897 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong international & comparative education program will find one at George Washington University, which ranked #2. George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 43 international & comparative education students who graduated with this degree at George Washington University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, international & comparative education degree recipients from George Washington University generally make around $59,211. George Washington University graduates carry a median of $22,910 in student loans.
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A rank of #3 makes Endicott College one of the top schools for international & comparative education. Located in the suburb of Beverly, Endicott College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. Endicott College awarded about 11 international & comparative education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the international & comparative education program make about $55,361 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,973 to complete this degree.
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Teachers College At Columbia University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in international & comparative education, landing the #4 spot this year. Teachers College At Columbia University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. There were roughly 60 international & comparative education students who graduated with this degree at Teachers College At Columbia University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, international & comparative education degree recipients from Teachers College At Columbia University generally make around $66,758.
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Arizona State University Skysong is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in international & comparative education, landing the #5 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Scottsdale. About 13 international & comparative education degrees were awarded at Arizona State University Skysong in the most recent year. Graduates of the international & comparative education program make about $55,793 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,742.
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Other International & Comparative Education Degree Levels
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 27 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).
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