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2023 Schools for a Master’s Highly Focused on International Ed Major

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Schools for a Master's Highly Focused on International Ed Major

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International Education is the 302nd most popular major in the country with 293 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. In 2019-2020, international education graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $48,867 and had an average of $12,250 in loans still to pay off.

At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 230 international education graduates with average earnings and debt of $58,425 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Schools for a Master’s Highly Focused on International Ed Major” ranking looked at 21 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in international education. That schools that top this list have a program in international education in which the largest percentage of students at the school are enrolled.

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Schools for a Master’s Highly Focused on International Ed Major

The following schools top our list of the Best “Schools for a Master’s Highly Focused on International Ed Major”.

Top 21 Most Focused Master’s Degree Colleges for International Education

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SIT Graduate Institute
Brattleboro, Vermont

Out of the 21 schools in the Schools for a Master’s Highly Focused on International Ed Major that were part of this year’s ranking, SIT Graduate Institute landed the #1 spot on the list. This small school is located in Brattleboro, Vermont, and it awarded 11 masters’s international ed degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 4 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about International Education at SIT Graduate Institute

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Out of the 21 schools in the Schools for a Master’s Highly Focused on International Ed Major that were part of this year’s ranking, Teachers College at Columbia University landed the #2 spot on the list. This small school is located in New York, New York, and it awarded 69 masters’s international ed degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read full report on International Education at Teachers College

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Niagara University
Niagara University, New York

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Niagara University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Schools for a Master’s Highly Focused on International Ed Major list. Niagara University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Niagara University, New York. It awarded 5 masters’s international ed degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Niagara University International Education Report

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George Washington University
Washington, District of Columbia

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend George Washington University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Schools for a Master’s Highly Focused on International Ed Major list. George Washington University is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Washington, District of Columbia. It awarded 31 masters’s international ed degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 88%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read more about International Education at GWU

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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

Out of the 21 schools in the Schools for a Master’s Highly Focused on International Ed Major that were part of this year’s ranking, Boston College landed the #5 spot on the list. Boston College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 14 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.9% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 93%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full Boston College International Education Report

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American University
Washington, District of Columbia

With a ranking of #6, American University did quite well on the 2023 Schools for a Master’s Highly Focused on International Ed Major list. Washington, District of Columbia is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s international ed degrees to 12 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about International Education at American University

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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, Tennessee

With a ranking of #7, Vanderbilt University did quite well on the 2023 Schools for a Master’s Highly Focused on International Ed Major list. Vanderbilt University is a fairly large school located in Nashville, Tennessee that handed out 12 masters’s international ed degrees in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 96%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Full Vanderbilt International Education Report

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Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, Illinois

Loyola University Chicago did quite well in the 2023 Schools for a Master’s Highly Focused on International Ed Major ranking, coming in at #8. Loyola Chicago is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Chicago, Illinois. It awarded 13 masters’s international ed degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read full report on International Education at Loyola Chicago

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New York University
New York, New York

With a ranking of #9, New York University did quite well on the 2023 Schools for a Master’s Highly Focused on International Ed Major list. NYU is a private not-for-profit institution located in New York, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 36 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. With a freshman retention rate of 90%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read full report on International Education at NYU

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Sam Houston State University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Schools for a Master’s Highly Focused on International Ed Major ranking. Located in Huntsville, Texas, this large public school handed out 7 diplomas to qualified masters’s international ed students in 2020-2021.

Full Sam Houston State University International Education Report

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Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, Arizona

Northern Arizona University landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Schools for a Master’s Highly Focused on International Ed Major ranking. Located in Flagstaff, Arizona, this large public school handed out 7 degrees to qualified masters’s international ed students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on International Education at NAU

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University at Albany
Albany, New York

University at Albany ranked #12 on this year’s Schools for a Master’s Highly Focused on International Ed Major list. University at Albany is a public institution located in Albany, New York. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 3 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on International Education at University at Albany

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Lehigh University
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Lehigh University did quite well in the 2023 Schools for a Master’s Highly Focused on International Ed Major ranking, coming in at #13. This medium-sized school is located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 1 masters’s international ed degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 91%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Full Lehigh International Education Report

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Indiana University - Bloomington
Bloomington, Indiana

Indiana University - Bloomington ranked #14 on this year’s Schools for a Master’s Highly Focused on International Ed Major list. This large school is located in Bloomington, Indiana, and it awarded 5 masters’s international ed degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 91%.

Read more about International Education at IU Bloomington

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Florida International University ranked #15 on this year’s Schools for a Master’s Highly Focused on International Ed Major list. Miami, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s international ed degrees to 4 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 91%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read full report on International Education at Florida International University

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Endicott College
Beverly, Massachusetts

With a ranking of #16, Endicott College did quite well on the 2023 Schools for a Master’s Highly Focused on International Ed Major list. This small school is located in Beverly, Massachusetts, and it awarded 0 masters’s international ed degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Endicott College International Education Report

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Harvard University
Cambridge, Massachusetts

Harvard University did quite well in the 2023 Schools for a Master’s Highly Focused on International Ed Major ranking, coming in at #16. Cambridge, Massachusetts is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s international ed degrees to 0 students in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.9% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on International Education at Harvard University

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The College of New Jersey
Ewing, New Jersey

The College of New Jersey came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Schools for a Master’s Highly Focused on International Ed Major ranking. Located in Ewing, New Jersey, this medium-sized public school handed out 0 diplomas to qualified masters’s international ed students in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full TCNJ International Education Report

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Arizona State University - Skysong ranked #16 on this year’s Schools for a Master’s Highly Focused on International Ed Major list. Arizona State University - Skysong is a public institution located in Scottsdale, Arizona. The school has a large population, and it awarded 0 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on International Education at ASU - Skysong

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Avila University
Kansas City, Missouri

Avila University landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Schools for a Master’s Highly Focused on International Ed Major ranking. This small school is located in Kansas City, Missouri, and it awarded 0 masters’s international ed degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on International Education at Avila University

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American International College
Springfield, Massachusetts

American International College ranked #16 on this year’s Schools for a Master’s Highly Focused on International Ed Major list. American International College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Springfield, Massachusetts. The school has a small population, and it awarded 0 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full AIC International Education Report

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