International/Global Studies is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their international/global studies programs.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 104 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for international/global studies students pursuing a degree.
Choosing a Great International/Global Studies School
The international/global studies program you select can have a big impact on your future. That is why we developed our collection of Best Schools for International/Global Studies rankings. For our Best Overall International/Global Studies School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
International/Global Studies Rankings by Degree Level
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best International/Global Studies Schools list, to help you choose. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.
Best Schools for International/Global Studies in the United States
If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the international/global studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Colby College tops our 2027 ranking of the best international/global studies schools. Located in the town of Waterville, Colby College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 89% of students finish within six years. Colby College awarded about 22 international/global studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their international/global studies degree from Colby College earn around $42,756 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,016 to complete this degree.
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Boston College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in international/global studies, landing the #2 spot this year. Boston College is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chestnut Hill. Boston College graduates 91% of students within six years. Boston College awarded about 67 international/global studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, international/global studies degree recipients from Boston College generally make around $51,371. Typical student debt for the program is $19,000.
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University Of California Berkeley is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in international/global studies, ranking #3. This very large public university is located in the city of Berkeley. Roughly 93% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 83 international/global studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Berkeley in the most recent data year. Students who receive their international/global studies degree from University Of California Berkeley earn around $46,660 in the first couple years of their career. University Of California Berkeley graduates carry a median of $15,636 in student loans.
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A rank of #4 makes Southern Methodist University one of the top schools for international/global studies. Located in the suburb of Dallas, Southern Methodist University is a large private not-for-profit university. About 84% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 14 international/global studies students who graduated with this degree at Southern Methodist University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their international/global studies degree from Southern Methodist University earn around $70,632 in the first couple years of their career. Southern Methodist University graduates carry a median of $20,712 in student loans.
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University Of California Los Angeles is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in international/global studies, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Los Angeles, University Of California Los Angeles is a very large public university. About 93% of students finish within six years. University Of California Los Angeles awarded about 35 international/global studies degrees in the most recent data year. International/global Studies graduates of University Of California Los Angeles earn a median of $39,082 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $12,000.
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University Of Michigan Ann Arbor landed the #6 spot for international/global studies this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Ann Arbor. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor graduates 93% of students within six years. There were roughly 119 international/global studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor in the most recent data year. International/global Studies graduates of University Of Michigan Ann Arbor earn a median of $44,446 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $15,053.
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Kenyon College placed #7 among the best international/global studies schools. Located in the rural area of Gambier, Kenyon College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 82% of students finish within six years. Kenyon College awarded about 16 international/global studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the international/global studies program make about $37,976 in their early career. Kenyon College graduates carry a median of $18,114 in student loans.
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University Of California San Diego placed #8 among the best international/global studies schools. This very large public university is located in the city of La Jolla. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 369 international/global studies degrees were awarded at University Of California San Diego in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, international/global studies degree recipients from University Of California San Diego generally make around $45,168. University Of California San Diego graduates carry a median of $16,500 in student loans.
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University Of Pennsylvania landed the #9 spot for international/global studies this year. Set in the city of Philadelphia, University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. There were roughly 145 international/global studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, international/global studies degree recipients from University Of Pennsylvania generally make around $204,927. Typical student debt for the program is $16,155.
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Washington State University ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best international/global studies schools. This very large public university is located in the town of Pullman. Washington State University graduates 60% of students within six years. About 14 international/global studies degrees were awarded at Washington State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their international/global studies degree from Washington State University earn around $54,697 in the first couple years of their career. Washington State University graduates carry a median of $21,903 in student loans.
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University Of California Santa Barbara came in at #11 for international/global studies this year. University Of California Santa Barbara is a very large public school located in the suburb of Santa Barbara. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 115 international/global studies degrees were awarded at University Of California Santa Barbara in the most recent year. Graduates of the international/global studies program make about $33,553 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $14,792 to complete this degree.
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The University Of Texas At Austin earned the #12 position for international/global studies this year. Set in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. There were roughly 160 international/global studies students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas At Austin in the most recent data year. Graduates of the international/global studies program make about $42,701 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,535.
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Depaul University placed #13 among the best international/global studies schools. Located in the city of Chicago, Depaul University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Depaul University graduates 68% of students within six years. Depaul University awarded about 45 international/global studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their international/global studies degree from Depaul University earn around $55,390 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,340 to complete this degree.
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University Of Georgia came in at #14 for international/global studies this year. University Of Georgia is a very large public school located in the city of Athens. University Of Georgia graduates 90% of students within six years. University Of Georgia awarded about 28 international/global studies degrees in the most recent data year. International/global Studies graduates of University Of Georgia earn a median of $53,546 early in their careers. University Of Georgia graduates carry a median of $21,792 in student loans.
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University Of Notre Dame ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best international/global studies schools. Located in the suburb of Notre Dame, University Of Notre Dame is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 59 international/global studies degrees were awarded at University Of Notre Dame in the most recent year. Students who receive their international/global studies degree from University Of Notre Dame earn around $69,362 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,891.
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Georgetown University landed the #16 spot for international/global studies this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Washington. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. There were roughly 38 international/global studies students who graduated with this degree at Georgetown University in the most recent data year. International/global Studies graduates of Georgetown University earn a median of $79,632 early in their careers. Georgetown University graduates carry a median of $16,483 in student loans.
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George Mason University came in at #17 for international/global studies this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Fairfax. George Mason University graduates 68% of students within six years. About 29 international/global studies degrees were awarded at George Mason University in the most recent year. Graduates of the international/global studies program make about $63,131 in their early career. George Mason University graduates carry a median of $23,529 in student loans.
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Texas A And M University College Station came in at #18 for international/global studies this year. Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public school located in the city of College Station. Texas A And M University College Station graduates 84% of students within six years. About 122 international/global studies degrees were awarded at Texas A And M University College Station in the most recent year. International/global Studies graduates of Texas A And M University College Station earn a median of $41,886 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $18,000 to complete this degree.
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California Maritime Academy landed the #19 spot for international/global studies this year. This small public university is located in the city of Vallejo. California Maritime Academy graduates 60% of students within six years. About 13 international/global studies degrees were awarded at California Maritime Academy in the most recent year. International/global Studies graduates of California Maritime Academy earn a median of $84,745 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,249.
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California State University San Marcos ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best international/global studies schools. California State University San Marcos is a large public school located in the suburb of San Marcos. California State University San Marcos graduates 55% of students within six years. About 12 international/global studies degrees were awarded at California State University San Marcos in the most recent year. International/global Studies graduates of California State University San Marcos earn a median of $48,726 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $17,527.
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University Of Wisconsin Madison landed the #21 spot for international/global studies this year. Set in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public institution. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates 90% of students within six years. There were roughly 75 international/global studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent data year. International/global Studies graduates of University Of Wisconsin Madison earn a median of $40,594 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,469 to complete this degree.
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North Carolina State University At Raleigh placed #22 among the best international/global studies schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Raleigh. About 85% of students finish within six years. North Carolina State University At Raleigh awarded about 57 international/global studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, international/global studies degree recipients from North Carolina State University At Raleigh generally make around $45,648. Typical student debt for the program is $22,500.
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University At Buffalo earned the #23 position for international/global studies this year. Set in the suburb of Buffalo, University At Buffalo is a very large public institution. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 14 international/global studies degrees were awarded at University At Buffalo in the most recent year. Graduates of the international/global studies program make about $52,403 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,232.
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College Of The Holy Cross placed #24 among the best international/global studies schools. College Of The Holy Cross is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Worcester. The six-year graduation rate is 87%. College Of The Holy Cross awarded about 13 international/global studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the international/global studies program make about $46,530 in their early career. College Of The Holy Cross graduates carry a median of $23,000 in student loans.
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Washington University In St Louis ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best international/global studies schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of St. Louis. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. Washington University In St Louis awarded about 57 international/global studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the international/global studies program make about $38,854 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,250 to complete this degree.
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Rest of the Top 50 International/Global Studies Schools
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 104 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).
