2027 Best International/Global Studies Schools in Tennessee

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 Tennessee

Best Schools for International/Global Studies in Tennessee

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

Top Schools in International/Global Studies

1

Sewanee The University Of The South
Sewanee, TN

15 International/Global Studies Degrees Awarded

$42,390 Median Starting Salary

Sewanee The University Of The South is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in international/global studies. Located in the rural area of Sewanee, Sewanee The University Of The South is a small private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. There were roughly 15 international/global studies students who graduated with this degree at Sewanee The University Of The South in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, international/global studies degree recipients from Sewanee The University Of The South generally make around $42,390. Typical student debt for the program is $19,500. Read more about the international/global studies program at Sewanee The University Of The South

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The University Of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

11 International/Global Studies Degrees Awarded

$49,826 Median Starting Salary

The University Of Tennessee is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in international/global studies, ranking #2. This very large public university is located in the city of Knoxville. The University Of Tennessee graduates 74% of students within six years. The University Of Tennessee awarded about 11 international/global studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, international/global studies degree recipients from The University Of Tennessee generally make around $49,826. Typical student debt for the program is $22,859. See the full international/global studies program report for The University Of Tennessee

Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 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.