2027 Best International/Global Studies Schools in the The Plains States Region
International/Global Studies programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 7 schools to find the best for international/global studies students.
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Best Schools for International/Global Studies in the The Plains States Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall international/global studies education in the The Plains States Region.
Top Schools in International/Global Studies
Leading the list is Washington University In St Louis, our #1 school for international/global studies. Located in the suburb of St. Louis, Washington University In St Louis is a large private not-for-profit university. About 94% of students finish within six years. About 57 international/global studies degrees were awarded at Washington University In St Louis in the most recent year. Students who receive their international/global studies degree from Washington University In St Louis earn around $38,854 in the first couple years of their career. Washington University In St Louis graduates carry a median of $20,250 in student loans.
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University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in international/global studies, landing the #2 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Lincoln. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 21 international/global studies degrees were awarded at University Of Nebraska Lincoln in the most recent year. International/global Studies graduates of University Of Nebraska Lincoln earn a median of $36,926 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete this degree.
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Macalester College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in international/global studies, ranking #3. Set in the city of Saint Paul, Macalester College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Macalester College graduates 87% of students within six years. About 15 international/global studies degrees were awarded at Macalester College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, international/global studies degree recipients from Macalester College generally make around $21,176. Students borrow a median of $23,324 to complete this degree.
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University Of Kansas is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in international/global studies, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Lawrence, University Of Kansas is a very large public institution. University Of Kansas graduates 69% of students within six years. About 36 international/global studies degrees were awarded at University Of Kansas in the most recent year. Graduates of the international/global studies program make about $56,289 in their early career. University Of Kansas graduates carry a median of $23,608 in student loans.
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University Of Iowa is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in international/global studies, ranking #5. Located in the city of Iowa City, University Of Iowa is a very large public university. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Iowa awarded about 17 international/global studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the international/global studies program make about $28,140 in their early career. University Of Iowa graduates carry a median of $25,242 in student loans.
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Southeast Community College Area came in at #6 for international/global studies this year. Set in the city of Lincoln, Southeast Community College Area is a large public institution. About 11 international/global studies degrees were awarded at Southeast Community College Area in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, international/global studies degree recipients from Southeast Community College Area generally make around $44,877. Southeast Community College Area graduates carry a median of $14,935 in student loans.
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University Of Nebraska At Omaha landed the #7 spot for international/global studies this year. Set in the city of Omaha, University Of Nebraska At Omaha is a large public institution. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 12 international/global studies degrees were awarded at University Of Nebraska At Omaha in the most recent year. International/global Studies graduates of University Of Nebraska At Omaha earn a median of $33,798 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,527.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 7 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.