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2024 Best International Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

10 Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
608 International Studies Degrees Awarded
$45,576 Avg Early-Career Salary
A degree in international studies is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #100 out of 395 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 10 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best International Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 608 degrees in international studies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great International Studies School

Best International Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region The international studies program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for International Studies rankings. For our Best Overall International Studies School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Pick Your International Studies Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in International Studies
Master's Degrees in International Studies

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best International Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list, to help you choose the best school for you. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for International Studies in the Middle Atlantic Region

The schools below may not offer all types of international studies degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

10 Top Middle Atlantic Region Schools in International Studies

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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
117 International Studies Degrees Awarded
6.0% Growth in Graduates

It is difficult to beat University of Pennsylvania if you wish to pursue a degree in international studies. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #4 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UPenn is a great university overall.

There were about 117 international studies students who graduated with this degree at UPenn in the most recent data year. International Studies degree recipients from University of Pennsylvania receive an earnings boost of about $116,952 over the average earnings of international studies graduates.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In PA
25.0% Growth in Graduates

Carnegie Mellon University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in international studies. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #9 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Carnegie Mellon is a great university overall.

There were about 8 international studies students who graduated with this degree at Carnegie Mellon in the most recent data year.

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3
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$32,904 Median Starting Salary
$26,000 Median Student Debt

University of Maryland - Baltimore County is a good option for students pursuing a degree in international studies. Located in the suburb of Baltimore, UMBC is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #200 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UMBC is a great university overall.

There were approximately 28 international studies students who graduated with this degree at UMBC in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the international studies program state that they receive average early career income of $32,904.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$28,583 Median Starting Salary
$26,000 Median Student Debt

St Lawrence University is a great option for students interested in a degree in international studies. St. Lawrence is a small private not-for-profit university located in the remote town of Canton. This university ranks 32nd out of 142 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were roughly 22 international studies students who graduated with this degree at St. Lawrence in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the international studies program make an average of $28,583 in the first couple years of working.

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$37,186 Median Starting Salary
$29,500 Median Student Debt

Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #125 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Drexel is a great university overall.

There were roughly 14 international studies students who graduated with this degree at Drexel in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the international studies program state that they receive average early career income of $37,186.

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
47 International Studies Degrees Awarded
6.4% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #147 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Temple is a great university overall.

There were roughly 47 international studies students who graduated with this degree at Temple in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, international studies degree recipients typically earn around $30,816 in the first five years of their career.

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Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$32,717 Median Starting Salary
$25,000 Median Student Debt

Located in the suburb of Hempstead, Hofstra is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. This university ranks 37th out of 142 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were roughly 17 international studies students who graduated with this degree at Hofstra in the most recent data year. After graduation, international studies degree recipients usually earn an average of $32,717 in the first five years of their career.

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The New School
New York, NY
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In NY

New School University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of New York. This school ranks 15th out of 142 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were roughly 23 international studies students who graduated with this degree at New School University in the most recent data year.

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Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MD

Located in the suburb of Salisbury, Salisbury is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 11th out of 36 schools for overall quality in the state of Maryland.

There were about 14 international studies students who graduated with this degree at Salisbury in the most recent data year.

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10
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$31,711 Median Starting Salary

CSI is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Staten Island. This college ranks 71st out of 142 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were roughly 4 international studies students who graduated with this degree at CSI in the most recent data year. Soon after graduating, international studies degree recipients usually earn around $31,711 in their early careers.

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Best International Studies Colleges by State

Explore the best international studies colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 334 334
New York 333 158
Maryland 279 49
New Jersey 273 46
District of Columbia 188 5
Delaware 175 1

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One of 51 majors within the Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies area of study, International Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

International Studies Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
International/Globalization Studies 608

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 3,667
Biological & Physical Science 1,137
Interdisciplinary Studies 798
Nutrition Science 796
Human Biology 753
Sustainability Science 627
Computational Science 556
Behavioral Science 499
Science, Technology & Society 494
Systems Theory 367

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