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2024 Best International/Globalization Studies Schools in Massachusetts

7 Colleges in Massachusetts
311 Global Studies Degrees Awarded
Ranked #112 in popularity, international/globalization studies is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools in Massachusetts to determine which ones were the best for international/globalization studies students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 311 degrees in international/globalization studies during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great International/Globalization Studies School

Best International/Globalization Studies Schools in Massachusetts Your choice of international/globalization studies school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. We derive our Best Overall International/Globalization Studies School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Pick Your International/Globalization Studies Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Global Studies
Master's Degrees in Global Studies
Doctor's Degrees in Global Studies

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 Massachusetts. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for International/Globalization Studies in Massachusetts

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the global studies degree levels they offer.

Top Massachusetts Schools in Global Studies

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MA
67 Global Studies Degrees Awarded

It's difficult to beat Brandeis University if you want to pursue a degree in international/globalization studies. Located in the small city of Waltham, Brandeis is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #99 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Brandeis is a great university overall.

There were about 67 international/globalization studies students who graduated with this degree at Brandeis in the most recent year we have data available.

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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MA
86 Global Studies Degrees Awarded

It's difficult to beat Boston College if you wish to pursue a degree in international/globalization studies. Boston College is a fairly large private not-for-profit college located in the small city of Chestnut Hill. A Best Colleges rank of #60 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Boston College is a great college overall.

There were approximately 86 international/globalization studies students who graduated with this degree at Boston College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bentley University
Waltham, MA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
13th Most Popular In MA

Bentley University is a good option for students pursuing a degree in international/globalization studies. Bentley is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Waltham. A Best Colleges rank of #32 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Bentley is a great university overall.

There were roughly 1 international/globalization studies students who graduated with this degree at Bentley in the most recent data year.

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3
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In MA
7.7% Growth in Graduates

It is hard to beat University of Massachusetts - Boston if you want to pursue a degree in international/globalization studies. UMass Boston is a fairly large public university located in the city of Boston. This university ranks 24th out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.

There were roughly 13 international/globalization studies students who graduated with this degree at UMass Boston in the most recent data year.

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4
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
13th Most Popular In MA

It's difficult to beat University of Massachusetts - Lowell if you wish to pursue a degree in international/globalization studies. Located in the suburb of Lowell, UMass Lowell is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #288 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UMass Lowell is a great university overall.

There were approximately 1 international/globalization studies students who graduated with this degree at UMass Lowell in the most recent year we have data available.

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5
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In MA

Emmanuel Boston is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Boston. This college ranks 29th out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.

There were approximately 10 international/globalization studies students who graduated with this degree at Emmanuel Boston in the most recent year we have data available.

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Lesley University
Cambridge, MA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In MA

Located in the city of Cambridge, Lesley is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 27th out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.

There were about 11 international/globalization studies students who graduated with this degree at Lesley in the most recent year we have data available.

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7
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In MA
60 Global Studies Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Boston, Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 63rd out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.

There were about 60 international/globalization studies students who graduated with this degree at Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network in the most recent data year.

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Best International/Globalization Studies Colleges in the New England Region

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State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Connecticut 538 18
Rhode Island 436 39
Maine 396 54
New Hampshire 395 0
Vermont 352 19

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