by our College Data Analytics Team
[International Studies](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/international-studies/) is a field where your choice of school can shape what you earn after graduation. The schools below stand out for the salaries their international studies graduates go on to command.
College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying international studies schools.
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Below are the schools whose international studies graduates go on to earn the most.
For graduate earnings in international studies, no school beat Arizona State University this year. Located in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a public institution. After graduating, international studies degree recipients from Arizona State University typically earn about $51,348 annually.
A rank of #2 makes Arizona State University Skysong one of the highest-paying schools for international studies. Arizona State University Skysong is a public school located in the city of Scottsdale. Early-career international studies graduates from Arizona State University Skysong make a median of around $51,348 per year.
A rank of #3 makes University Of Arizona one of the highest-paying schools for international studies. University Of Arizona is a public school located in the city of Tucson. Early-career international studies graduates from University Of Arizona make a median of around $50,506 per year.
This ranking is produced by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries international studies graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 3 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
More about our data sources and methodologies.