2027 Best International/Global Studies Schools in Maine

International/Global Studies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their international/global studies programs.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for international/global studies students pursuing a degree.

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• Best International/Global Studies Schools in Maine

Best Schools for International/Global Studies in Maine

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall international/global studies education in Maine.

Top Schools in International/Global Studies

1

Colby College
Waterville, ME

Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type

22 International/Global Studies Degrees Awarded

$42,756 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is Colby College, our #1 school for international/global studies. Colby College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Waterville. About 89% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 22 international/global studies students who graduated with this degree at Colby College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the international/global studies program make about $42,756 in their early career. Colby College graduates carry a median of $22,016 in student loans. Read more about the international/global studies program at Colby College

2

University Of Maine
Orono, ME

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

15 International/Global Studies Degrees Awarded

$47,975 Median Starting Salary

University Of Maine is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in international/global studies, ranking #2. Set in the suburb of Orono, University Of Maine is a large public institution. About 55% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 15 international/global studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Maine in the most recent data year. Graduates of the international/global studies program make about $47,975 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,984 to complete this degree. Read more about the international/global studies program at University Of Maine

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 2 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.