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2023 Schools Highly Focused on Global Studies Major in the Plains States Region

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Schools Highly Focused on Global Studies Major in the Plains States Region

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Schools Highly Focused on Global Studies Major in the Plains States Region” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

International/Globalization Studies is the 112th most popular major in the country with 7,368 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.

Across the Plains States region, there were 461 international/globalization studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Global Studies Major in the Plains States Region” ranking looked at 48 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in international/globalization studies. This a ranking of the schools where the largest percentage of students has enrolled in international/globalization studies.

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Schools Highly Focused on Global Studies Major in the Plains States Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for plains states region global studies students.

Top 25 Most Focused Colleges for International/Globalization Studies in the Plains States Region

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Macalester College
Saint Paul, Minnesota

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Macalester College. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Global Studies Major in the Plains States Region list. Saint Paul, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s global studies degrees to 28 students in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 90%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 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 0.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on International/Globalization Studies at Macalester

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Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, Missouri

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southeast Missouri State University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Global Studies Major in the Plains States Region list. Cape Girardeau, Missouri is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s global studies degrees to 33 students in 2020-2021.

Full Southeast Missouri State University International/Globalization Studies Report

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Nebraska at Omaha. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Global Studies Major in the Plains States Region list. University of Nebraska at Omaha is a fairly large public school situated in Omaha, Nebraska. It awarded 48 ’s global studies degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.0% 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/Globalization Studies at UNOMAHA

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Luther College
Decorah, Iowa

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Luther College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Global Studies Major in the Plains States Region list. Luther is a private not-for-profit institution located in Decorah, Iowa. The school has a small population, and it awarded 6 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about International/Globalization Studies at Luther College

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Concordia College at Moorhead
Moorhead, Minnesota

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Concordia College at Moorhead. The school came in at #5 for the Schools Highly Focused on Global Studies Major in the Plains States Region. Moorhead, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s global studies degrees to 6 students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.2% 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 more about International/Globalization Studies at Concordia College at Moorhead

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Crown College
Saint Bonifacius, Minnesota

Crown College ranked #6 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Global Studies Major in the Plains States Region list. Located in Saint Bonifacius, Minnesota, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 5 diplomas to qualified ’s global studies students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on International/Globalization Studies at Crown College

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Washington University in St Louis
Saint Louis, Missouri

Washington University in St Louis ranked #7 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Global Studies Major in the Plains States Region list. Saint Louis, Missouri is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s global studies degrees to 64 students 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%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read full report on International/Globalization Studies at Washington University in St Louis

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With a ranking of #8, Minnesota State University - Moorhead did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Global Studies Major in the Plains States Region list. Minnesota State University - Moorhead is a public institution located in Moorhead, Minnesota. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 13 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Minnesota State University - Moorhead International/Globalization Studies Report

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University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas

With a ranking of #9, University of Kansas did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Global Studies Major in the Plains States Region list. KU is a large school located in Lawrence, Kansas that handed out 54 ’s global studies degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read more about International/Globalization Studies at University of Kansas

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Hamline University
Saint Paul, Minnesota

Hamline University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Global Studies Major in the Plains States Region ranking. This small school is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and it awarded 8 ’s global studies degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.2% 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/Globalization Studies at Hamline

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University of Nebraska - Lincoln ranked #11 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Global Studies Major in the Plains States Region list. This large school is located in Lincoln, Nebraska, and it awarded 39 ’s global studies degrees in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full UNL International/Globalization Studies Report

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Coe College
Cedar Rapids, Iowa

With a ranking of #12, Coe College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Global Studies Major in the Plains States Region list. Coe College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. It awarded 2 ’s global studies 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 Coe International/Globalization Studies Report

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The College of Saint Scholastica landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Global Studies Major in the Plains States Region ranking. This small school is located in Duluth, Minnesota, and it awarded 7 ’s global studies degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.6% 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 more about International/Globalization Studies at The College of Saint Scholastica

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Kansas State University
Manhattan, Kansas

Kansas State University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Global Studies Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #14. Located in Manhattan, Kansas, this large public school awarded 28 degrees to qualified ’s global studies students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read more about International/Globalization Studies at K -State

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Central College
Pella, Iowa

Central College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Global Studies Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in Pella, Iowa, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 1 diplomas to qualified ’s global studies students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.2% 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 Central International/Globalization Studies Report

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Fontbonne University
Saint Louis, Missouri

Fontbonne University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Global Studies Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Fontbonne University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Louis, Missouri. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.7% 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%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read more about International/Globalization Studies at Fontbonne University

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Missouri State University - Springfield ranked #17 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Global Studies Major in the Plains States Region list. Missouri State is located in Springfield, Missouri and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 18 ’s global studies degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about International/Globalization Studies at Missouri State

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Augustana University
Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Augustana University ranked #18 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Global Studies Major in the Plains States Region list. This small school is located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and it awarded 2 ’s global studies degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Augustana University International/Globalization Studies Report

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University of South Dakota
Vermillion, South Dakota

University of South Dakota ranked #19 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Global Studies Major in the Plains States Region list. University of South Dakota is located in Vermillion, South Dakota and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 6 ’s global studies degrees to qualified students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about International/Globalization Studies at University of South Dakota

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University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa

University of Iowa ranked #20 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Global Studies Major in the Plains States Region list. This large school is located in Iowa City, Iowa, and it awarded 25 ’s global studies degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.2% 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 88%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read full report on International/Globalization Studies at Iowa

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Newman University
Wichita, Kansas

Newman University ranked #21 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Global Studies Major in the Plains States Region list. Newman University is a small school located in Wichita, Kansas that handed out 1 ’s global studies 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%.

Read more about International/Globalization Studies at Newman University

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Nebraska Wesleyan University landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Global Studies Major in the Plains States Region ranking. This small school is located in Lincoln, Nebraska, and it awarded 1 ’s global studies degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about International/Globalization Studies at Nebraska Wesleyan University

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University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, Missouri

University of Central Missouri landed the #23 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Global Studies Major in the Plains States Region ranking. University of Central Missouri is located in Warrensburg, Missouri and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 6 ’s global studies degrees to qualified students.

Read more about International/Globalization Studies at UCM

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South Dakota State University
Brookings, South Dakota

South Dakota State University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Global Studies Major in the Plains States Region ranking. South Dakota State University is a public institution located in Brookings, South Dakota. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 5 ’s 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%.

Read full report on International/Globalization Studies at South Dakota State University

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Graceland University - Lamoni did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Global Studies Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #25. This small school is located in Lamoni, Iowa, and it awarded 1 ’s global studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on International/Globalization Studies at Graceland University - Lamoni

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