2027 Best International Studies Schools in Ohio

International Studies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

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

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• Best International Studies Schools in Ohio

Best Schools for International Studies in Ohio

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the international studies degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in International Studies

1

Kenyon College
Gambier, OH

Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type

16 International Studies Degrees Awarded

$37,976 Median Starting Salary

Our analysis ranked Kenyon College the best school in the country for a degree in international studies. Located in the rural area of Gambier, Kenyon College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Kenyon College graduates 82% of students within six years. There were roughly 16 international studies students who graduated with this degree at Kenyon College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the international studies program make about $37,976 in their early career. Kenyon College graduates carry a median of $18,114 in student loans. Read more about the international studies program at Kenyon College

2

University Of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

13 International Studies Degrees Awarded

$32,994 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong international studies program will find one at University Of Dayton, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Dayton, University Of Dayton is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 13 international studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Dayton in the most recent data year. International Studies graduates of University Of Dayton earn a median of $32,994 early in their careers. University Of Dayton graduates carry a median of $24,199 in student loans. See the full international studies program report for University Of Dayton

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 · 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.