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2023 Most Popular Colleges for International/Globalization Studies in the Plains States Region

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Most Well Attended 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. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Most Well Attended Global Studies Major in the Plains States Region” ranking is part of that endeavor.

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.

For this year’s “Most Well Attended Global Studies Major in the Plains States Region” ranking, we looked at 48 colleges that offer a degree in international/globalization studies. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have one of the most popular international/globalization studies programs in the United States.

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Most Well Attended Global Studies Major in the Plains States Region

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Well Attended Global Studies Major in the Plains States Region”.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Washington University in St Louis. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Well Attended 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 excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.1% 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%.

Read more about International/Globalization Studies at Washington University in St Louis

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University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Kansas. The school came in at #2 for the Most Well Attended Global Studies Major in the Plains States Region. KU is a large public school situated in Lawrence, Kansas. It awarded 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read full report on International/Globalization Studies at University of Kansas

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Out of the 48 schools in the Most Well Attended Global Studies Major in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Nebraska at Omaha landed the #3 spot on the list. Omaha, Nebraska is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s global studies degrees to 48 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on International/Globalization Studies at UNOMAHA

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Nebraska - Lincoln. The school came in at #4 for the Most Well Attended Global Studies Major in the Plains States Region. University of Nebraska - Lincoln is located in Lincoln, Nebraska and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 39 ’s global studies degrees to qualified students.

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 2.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about International/Globalization Studies at UNL

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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 #5 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Global Studies Major in the Plains States Region list. This medium-sized school is located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, and it awarded 33 ’s global studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Southeast Missouri State University International/Globalization Studies Report

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Macalester College
Saint Paul, Minnesota

Macalester College landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Global Studies Major in the Plains States Region ranking. This small school is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and it awarded 28 ’s global studies degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 90%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. 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 full report on International/Globalization Studies at Macalester

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Kansas State University
Manhattan, Kansas

With a ranking of #6, Kansas State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Global Studies Major in the Plains States Region list. Kansas State University is a public institution located in Manhattan, Kansas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 28 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.7% 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%.

Full Kansas State University International/Globalization Studies Report

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University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa

University of Iowa ranked #8 on this year’s Most Well Attended Global Studies Major in the Plains States Region list. Iowa City, Iowa is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s global studies degrees to 25 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 88%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. 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%.

Read more about International/Globalization Studies at Iowa

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Missouri State University - Springfield did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Global Studies Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #9. Missouri State is a public institution located in Springfield, Missouri. The school has a large population, and it awarded 18 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Missouri State University - Springfield International/Globalization Studies Report

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Minnesota State University - Moorhead ranked #10 on this year’s Most Well Attended Global Studies Major in the Plains States Region list. MSU Moorhead is a medium-sized public school situated in Moorhead, Minnesota. It awarded 13 ’s global studies degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full MSU Moorhead International/Globalization Studies Report

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Hamline University
Saint Paul, Minnesota

Hamline University landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Global Studies Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Hamline is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 8 ’s global studies degrees to qualified students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Hamline University International/Globalization Studies Report

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The College of Saint Scholastica did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Global Studies Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #12. St. Scholastica is located in Duluth, Minnesota and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 7 ’s global studies degrees to qualified students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on International/Globalization Studies at The College of Saint Scholastica

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Luther College
Decorah, Iowa

With a ranking of #13, Luther College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Global Studies Major in the Plains States Region list. Luther is a small school located in Decorah, Iowa that handed out 6 ’s global studies 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%.

Full Luther College International/Globalization Studies Report

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University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, Missouri

With a ranking of #13, University of Central Missouri did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Global Studies Major in the Plains States Region list. This fairly large school is located in Warrensburg, Missouri, and it awarded 6 ’s global studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Full University of Central Missouri International/Globalization Studies Report

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University of South Dakota
Vermillion, South Dakota

University of South Dakota landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Global Studies Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Vermillion, South Dakota is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s global studies degrees to 6 students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full USD International/Globalization Studies Report

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University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, North Dakota

University of North Dakota landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Global Studies Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, this fairly large public school awarded 6 diplomas to qualified ’s global studies students 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%.

Read more about International/Globalization Studies at UND

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Concordia College at Moorhead landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Global Studies Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Concordia College Moorhead is a small school located in Moorhead, Minnesota that handed out 6 ’s global studies degrees in 2020-2021.

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%.

Read more about International/Globalization Studies at Concordia College at Moorhead

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South Dakota State University
Brookings, South Dakota

South Dakota State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Global Studies Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #18. Located in Brookings, South Dakota, this fairly large public school handed out 5 diplomas to qualified ’s global studies students 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%.

Full South Dakota State University International/Globalization Studies Report

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North Dakota State University - Main Campus landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Global Studies Major in the Plains States Region ranking. North Dakota State University - Main Campus is a public institution located in Fargo, North Dakota. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 5 ’s 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 North Dakota State University

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Crown College
Saint Bonifacius, Minnesota

With a ranking of #18, Crown College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Global Studies Major in the Plains States Region list. Crown College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Bonifacius, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 5 ’s degrees 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%.

Full Crown International/Globalization Studies Report

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Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, Minnesota

With a ranking of #21, Saint Cloud State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Global Studies Major in the Plains States Region list. St. Cloud State University is a public institution located in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 4 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on International/Globalization Studies at St. Cloud State University

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University of Northern Iowa did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Global Studies Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #21. University of Northern Iowa is a medium-sized school located in Cedar Falls, Iowa that handed out 4 ’s global studies degrees in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. 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%.

Read more about International/Globalization Studies at University of Northern Iowa

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Wichita State University landed the #23 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Global Studies Major in the Plains States Region ranking. WSU is a public institution located in Wichita, Kansas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 3 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full WSU International/Globalization Studies Report

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Winona State University
Winona, Minnesota

Winona State University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Global Studies Major in the Plains States Region ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Winona, Minnesota, and it awarded 3 ’s global studies 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%.

Read more about International/Globalization Studies at Winona State

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Webster University
Saint Louis, Missouri

With a ranking of #23, Webster University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Global Studies Major in the Plains States Region list. Saint Louis, Missouri is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s global studies degrees to 3 students in 2020-2021.

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 Webster

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