2024 Best International/Globalization Studies Schools in California
14
Colleges in California
1,569
Global Studies Degrees Awarded
If you pursue a degree in
international/globalization studies, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #112 most popular program in the country. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.
For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 14 schools in California to determine which ones were the best for international/globalization studies students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,569 degrees in international/globalization studies to qualified students.
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Choosing a Great International/Globalization Studies School
The global studies program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for International/Globalization Studies rankings. For our Best Overall International/Globalization Studies School rankings, 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/Globalization Studies Rankings by Degree Level
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 Schools in California.
You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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Featured International/Globalization Studies Programs
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Best Schools for International/Globalization Studies in California
The schools below may not offer all types of global studies degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
10 Top California Schools in Global Studies
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In CA
135
Global Studies Degrees Awarded
University of California - Berkeley is a wonderful option for students pursuing a degree in international/globalization studies. Located in the city of Berkeley, UC Berkeley is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #18 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UC Berkeley is a great university overall.
There were roughly 135 international/globalization studies students who graduated with this degree at UC Berkeley in the most recent data year.
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University of Southern California is a good decision for students pursuing a degree in international/globalization studies. Located in the large city of Los Angeles, USC is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #11 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means USC is a great university overall.
There were about 23 international/globalization studies students who graduated with this degree at USC in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In CA
585
Global Studies Degrees Awarded
University of California - San Diego is a good option for students pursuing a degree in international/globalization studies. Located in the large city of La Jolla, UCSD is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #38 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UCSD is a great university overall.
There were about 585 international/globalization studies students who graduated with this degree at UCSD in the most recent data year.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In CA
293
Global Studies Degrees Awarded
It's difficult to beat University of California - Santa Barbara if you want to pursue a degree in international/globalization studies. UCSB is a very large public university located in the medium-sized suburb of Santa Barbara. A Best Colleges rank of #45 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UCSB is a great university overall.
There were roughly 293 international/globalization studies students who graduated with this degree at UCSB in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
7th
Most Popular In CA
42
Global Studies Degrees Awarded
UCLA is a very large public university located in the city of Los Angeles. A Best Colleges rank of #26 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UCLA is a great university overall.
There were about 42 international/globalization studies students who graduated with this degree at UCLA in the most recent year we have data available.
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