2024 Best International/Globalization Studies Doctor's Degree Schools

International/Globalization Studies is about average in terms of popularity for doctor's degrees programs. That is, it ranks #386 out of the 862 majors across the country that we analyze each year. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for international/globalization studies students pursuing a doctor's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 17 doctor's degrees in international/globalization studies during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great International/Globalization Studies School for Your Doctor's Degree

Your choice of international/globalization studies for getting your doctor's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality global studies program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:

Quality Overall Is Important

The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How much a school focuses on international/globalization studies students vs. other majors.
• Major Demand - How many other international/globalization studies students want to attend this school to pursue a doctor's degree.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized international/globalization studies related body.

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for international/globalization studies students working on their doctor's degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

The global studies school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best International/Globalization Studies Doctor's Degree Schools.

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study International/Globalization Studies in the United States

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for international/globalization studies students seeking a a doctor's degree.

Top Schools for a Doctorate in Global Studies

1

Arizona State University - Tempe
Tempe, AZ

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

4 Annual Graduates

Any student who is interested in a doctor's degree in international/globalization studies needs to look into Arizona State University - Tempe. ASU - Tempe is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Tempe.More information about a doctorate in international/globalization studies from Arizona State University - Tempe

2

University of California - Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

1 Annual Graduates

University of California - Santa Barbara is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in international/globalization studies. Located in the midsize suburb of Santa Barbara, UCSB is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in international/globalization studies from University of California - Santa Barbara

2

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

9 Annual Graduates

Every student who is interested in a doctor's degree in international/globalization studies has to look into Florida International University. FIU is a very large public university located in the large suburb of Miami.More information about a doctorate in international/globalization studies from Florida International University

3

University of Massachusetts - Lowell
Lowell, MA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

1 Annual Graduates

University of Massachusetts - Lowell is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in international/globalization studies. Located in the suburb of Lowell, UMass Lowell is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in international/globalization studies from University of Massachusetts - Lowell

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University of Cincinnati - Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

2 Annual Graduates

University of Cincinnati - Main Campus is a great option for individuals interested in a doctor's degree in international/globalization studies. UC is a very large public university located in the city of Cincinnati.More information about a doctorate in international/globalization studies from University of Cincinnati - Main Campus

International/Globalization Studies by Region

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International/Globalization Studies Related Rankings by Major

International/Globalization Studies is one of 0 different types of International Studies programs to choose from.

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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 the rest 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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