2026 Best International Studies Schools in Maine

International Studies is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools to find the best for international studies students.

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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

18 International Studies Degrees Awarded

$42,756 Median Starting Salary

Colby College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in international studies. Colby College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Waterville. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. There were roughly 18 international studies students who graduated with this degree at Colby College in the most recent data year. International Studies graduates of Colby College earn a median of $42,756 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,016 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in international studies from Colby College

2

University Of Maine
Orono, ME

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

10 International Studies Degrees Awarded

$47,975 Median Starting Salary

A rank of #2 makes University Of Maine one of the top schools for international studies. Set in the suburb of Orono, University Of Maine is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. There were roughly 10 international studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Maine 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. University Of Maine graduates carry a median of $25,984 in student loans. Get the full international studies details for University Of Maine

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 4 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.