2027 Best International Studies Schools in Wisconsin

International Studies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best international studies schools.

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• Best International Studies Schools in Wisconsin

Best Schools for International Studies in Wisconsin

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

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University Of Wisconsin Madison
Madison, WI

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

75 International Studies Degrees Awarded

$40,594 Median Starting Salary

University Of Wisconsin Madison is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in international studies. This very large public university is located in the city of Madison. About 90% of students finish within six years. About 75 international studies degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent year. Graduates of the international studies program make about $40,594 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,469. See the full international studies program report for University Of Wisconsin Madison

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University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

14 International Studies Degrees Awarded

$31,433 Median Starting Salary

University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in international studies, landing the #2 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Milwaukee. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. There were roughly 14 international studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee in the most recent data year. Students who receive their international studies degree from University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee earn around $31,433 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,738. Read more about the international studies program at University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee

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.