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2024 Best International Studies Schools in the New England Region

10 Colleges in the New England Region
443 International Studies Degrees Awarded
$42,670 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 New England Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 443 degrees in international studies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great International Studies School

Best International Studies Schools in the New England 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
Doctor's Degrees in International Studies

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best International Studies Schools in the New England Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. 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 New England 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 New England Region Schools in International Studies

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
67 International Studies Degrees Awarded
13.4% Growth in Graduates

Brandeis University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in international studies. Located in the small city of Waltham, Brandeis is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #99 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Brandeis is a great university overall.

There were approximately 67 international studies students who graduated with this degree at Brandeis in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the international studies program make about $40,384 for their early career.

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Colby College
Waterville, ME
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$44,350 Median Starting Salary

Colby College is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a degree in international studies. Located in the town of Waterville, Colby is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #82 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Colby is a great college overall.

There were roughly 29 international studies students who graduated with this degree at Colby in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the international studies program report average early career earnings of $44,350.

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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
86 International Studies Degrees Awarded
5.8% Growth in Graduates

It's difficult to beat Boston College if you wish to pursue a degree in international studies. Boston College is a fairly large private not-for-profit college located in the small city of Chestnut Hill. A Best Colleges rank of #60 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Boston College is a great college overall.

There were about 86 international studies students who graduated with this degree at Boston College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduating, international studies degree recipients generally earn around $39,636 in the first five years of their career.

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Providence College
Providence, RI

It is difficult to beat Providence College if you want to pursue a degree in international studies. Located in the city of Providence, Providence is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #120 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Providence is a great college overall.

There were roughly 28 international studies students who graduated with this degree at Providence in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, international studies degree recipients usually earn about $36,425 at the beginning of their careers.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In MA
7.7% Growth in Graduates

UMass Boston is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Boston. A Best Colleges rank of #433 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UMass Boston is a great university overall.

There were about 13 international studies students who graduated with this degree at UMass Boston in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In MA
$27,000 Median Student Debt

Emmanuel Boston is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Boston. This college ranks 29th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.

There were about 10 international studies students who graduated with this degree at Emmanuel Boston in the most recent year we have data available.

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University of Vermont
Burlington, VT
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$27,946 Median Starting Salary
$23,069 Median Student Debt

UVM is a large public university located in the city of Burlington. This university ranks 4th out of 11 schools for overall quality in the state of Vermont.

There were about 19 international studies students who graduated with this degree at UVM in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the international studies program make about $27,946 for their early career.

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Lesley University
Cambridge, MA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In MA

Located in the medium-sized city of Cambridge, Lesley is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 27th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.

There were approximately 11 international studies students who graduated with this degree at Lesley in the most recent year we have data available.

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9
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
60 International Studies Degrees Awarded
$53,297 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Boston, Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 63rd out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.

There were roughly 60 international studies students who graduated with this degree at Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the international studies major at Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network get $10,627 more than the typical college grad with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Located in the suburb of Orono, UMaine is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 19th out of 19 schools for overall quality in the state of Maine.

There were roughly 16 international studies students who graduated with this degree at UMaine in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the international studies program at University of Maine earn $3,357 above the average college grad with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Best International Studies Colleges by State

Explore the best international studies colleges for a specific state in the New England Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Massachusetts 301 307
Connecticut 241 18
New Hampshire 210 0
Maine 202 54
Rhode Island 200 39
Vermont 194 19

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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 443

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 1,042
Nutrition Science 544
Interdisciplinary Studies 459
Sustainability Science 300
Mathematics & Computer Science 206
Biological & Physical Science 177
Cognitive Science 170
Systems Theory 157
Human Computer Interaction 153
Behavioral Science 133

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