2027 Best International Studies Schools in Maine

International Studies programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

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 Maine

Best Schools for International Studies in Maine

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

Colby College
Waterville, ME

Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type

22 International Studies Degrees Awarded

$42,756 Median Starting Salary

No school ranked higher than Colby College this year for international studies. Set in the town of Waterville, Colby College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Colby College graduates 89% of students within six years. Colby College awarded about 22 international studies degrees in the most recent data year. International Studies graduates of Colby College earn a median of $42,756 early in their careers. Colby College graduates carry a median of $22,016 in student loans. Read more about the international studies program at Colby College

2

University Of Maine
Orono, ME

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

15 International Studies Degrees Awarded

$47,975 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong international studies program will find one at University Of Maine, which ranked #2. Set in the suburb of Orono, University Of Maine is a large public institution. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Maine awarded about 15 international studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their international studies degree from University Of Maine earn around $47,975 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,984 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in international studies from University Of Maine

Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, 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.