Best Schools for International/Global Studies in the United States
These are the top schools for a master’s degree in international/global studies, based on student outcomes and program quality.
Top Schools in International/Global Studies
No school ranked higher than University Of California Berkeley this year for international/global studies. University Of California Berkeley is a very large public school located in the city of Berkeley. Roughly 93% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of California Berkeley awarded about 15 international/global studies degrees in the most recent data year. International/global Studies graduates of University Of California Berkeley earn a median of $46,660 early in their careers. University Of California Berkeley graduates carry a median of $15,636 in student loans.
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A rank of #2 makes Pennsylvania State University Main Campus one of the top schools for international/global studies. This very large public university is located in the city of University Park. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. About 60 international/global studies degrees were awarded at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus in the most recent year.
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University Of Pennsylvania came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best international/global studies schools. Located in the city of Philadelphia, University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit university. About 96% of students finish within six years. University Of Pennsylvania awarded about 76 international/global studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their international/global studies degree from University Of Pennsylvania earn around $204,927 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,155.
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Indiana University Bloomington is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in international/global studies, ranking #4. This very large public university is located in the city of Bloomington. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. About 14 international/global studies degrees were awarded at Indiana University Bloomington in the most recent year. International/global Studies graduates of Indiana University Bloomington earn a median of $52,123 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,542 to complete this degree.
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University Of Denver is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in international/global studies, ranking #5. University Of Denver is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Denver. About 76% of students finish within six years. University Of Denver awarded about 11 international/global studies degrees in the most recent data year. International/global Studies graduates of University Of Denver earn a median of $56,999 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,534.
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George Mason University earned the #6 position 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 30 international/global studies degrees were awarded at George Mason University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, international/global studies degree recipients from George Mason University generally make around $63,131. Typical student debt for the program is $23,529.
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University Of California Irvine came in at #7 for international/global studies this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Irvine. University Of California Irvine graduates 87% of students within six years. About 11 international/global studies degrees were awarded at University Of California Irvine in the most recent year. Students who receive their international/global studies degree from University Of California Irvine earn around $33,388 in the first couple years of their career. University Of California Irvine graduates carry a median of $15,250 in student loans.
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University Of Southern California earned the #8 position for international/global studies this year. Set in the city of Los Angeles, University Of Southern California is a very large private not-for-profit institution. About 92% of students finish within six years. About 19 international/global studies degrees were awarded at University Of Southern California in the most recent year. Graduates of the international/global studies program make about $58,871 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $15,625 to complete this degree.
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University Of Notre Dame came in at #9 for international/global studies this year. University Of Notre Dame is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Notre Dame. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Notre Dame awarded about 39 international/global studies degrees in the most recent data year. International/global Studies graduates of University Of Notre Dame earn a median of $69,362 early in their careers. University Of Notre Dame graduates carry a median of $19,891 in student loans.
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Florida International University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best international/global studies schools. Located in the suburb of Miami, Florida International University is a very large public university. Florida International University graduates 74% of students within six years. Florida International University awarded about 44 international/global studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, international/global studies degree recipients from Florida International University generally make around $53,017. Florida International University graduates carry a median of $19,349 in student loans.
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Northeastern University Global Network landed the #11 spot for international/global studies this year. Set in the city of Boston, Northeastern University Global Network is a large private not-for-profit institution. There were roughly 127 international/global studies students who graduated with this degree at Northeastern University Global Network in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, international/global studies degree recipients from Northeastern University Global Network generally make around $66,320. Northeastern University Global Network graduates carry a median of $27,055 in student loans.
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Oklahoma State University Main Campus earned the #12 position for international/global studies this year. Located in the town of Stillwater, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a very large public university. Oklahoma State University Main Campus graduates 68% of students within six years. About 12 international/global studies degrees were awarded at Oklahoma State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, international/global studies degree recipients from Oklahoma State University Main Campus generally make around $50,993. Students borrow a median of $22,337 to complete this degree.
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University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best international/global studies schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Norman. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus graduates 75% of students within six years. There were roughly 72 international/global studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their international/global studies degree from University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn around $82,287 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus graduates carry a median of $21,681 in student loans.
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University Of San Francisco earned the #14 position for international/global studies this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of San Francisco. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 14 international/global studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of San Francisco in the most recent data year. International/global Studies graduates of University Of San Francisco earn a median of $47,476 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,935.
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American Public University System came in at #15 for international/global studies this year. Located in the town of Charles Town, American Public University System is a very large private for-profit university. Roughly 47% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 118 international/global studies degrees were awarded at American Public University System in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, international/global studies degree recipients from American Public University System generally make around $84,526. American Public University System graduates carry a median of $13,125 in student loans.
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University Of Utah earned the #16 position for international/global studies this year. University Of Utah is a very large public school located in the city of Salt Lake City. About 65% of students finish within six years. About 10 international/global studies degrees were awarded at University Of Utah in the most recent year. Students who receive their international/global studies degree from University Of Utah earn around $55,241 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,611.
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University Of Maine earned the #17 position for international/global studies this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Orono. About 55% of students finish within six years. University Of Maine awarded about 10 international/global studies degrees in the most recent data year. International/global Studies graduates of University Of Maine earn a median of $47,975 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,984 to complete this degree.
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Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best international/global studies schools. Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of West Palm Beach. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 10 international/global studies degrees were awarded at Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach in the most recent year. International/global Studies graduates of Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach earn a median of $54,317 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,787 to complete this degree.
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University Of Kansas placed #19 among the best international/global studies schools. Located in the city of Lawrence, University Of Kansas is a very large public university. About 69% of students finish within six years. University Of Kansas awarded about 15 international/global studies degrees in the most recent data year. International/global Studies graduates of University Of Kansas earn a median of $56,289 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,608.
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Arizona State University Skysong placed #20 among the best international/global studies schools. Set in the city of Scottsdale, Arizona State University Skysong is a very large public institution. About 19 international/global studies degrees were awarded at Arizona State University Skysong in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, international/global studies degree recipients from Arizona State University Skysong generally make around $37,161. Arizona State University Skysong graduates carry a median of $21,966 in student loans.
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University Of Arizona placed #21 among the best international/global studies schools. University Of Arizona is a very large public school located in the city of Tucson. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 18 international/global studies degrees were awarded at University Of Arizona in the most recent year. Graduates of the international/global studies program make about $46,539 in their early career. University Of Arizona graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans.
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Other International/Global Studies Degree Levels
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 433 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).
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