2025 Best International Studies Schools in the Southeast Region
22
Colleges in the Southeast Region
1,181
International Studies Degrees Awarded
$39,900
Avg Early-Career Salary
If you plan on majoring in
international studies, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #100 in the country in terms of popularity. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.
In 2025, College Factual analyzed 22 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best International Studies Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,181 degrees in international studies to qualified students.
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Featured International Studies Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Choosing a Great International Studies School
Your choice of international studies school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for international studies schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
International Studies Rankings by Degree Level
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 Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Featured International Studies Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Best Schools for International Studies in the Southeast Region
If you aren't 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.
10 Top Southeast Region Schools in International Studies
Every student pursuing a degree in international studies has to check out American Public University System. American Military University is a very large private for-profit university located in the fringe town of Charles Town. A Best Colleges rank of #234 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means American Military University is a great university overall.
There were about 245 international studies students who graduated with this degree at American Military University in the most recent year we have data available. International Studies degree recipients from American Public University System earn a boost of approximately $36,126 above the typical earnings of international studies graduates.
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Every student pursuing a degree in international studies has to take a look at University of Florida. UF is a fairly large public university located in the city of Gainesville. A Best Colleges rank of #56 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UF is a great university overall.
There were roughly 102 international studies students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the international studies program earn an average of $29,043 for their early career.
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Bachelors
Degree Type
BS in Business Administration - International Business
Program Name
Earn the degree that can help you drive business beyond borders with a specialized online international business degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In VA
University of Richmond is a good option for students pursuing a degree in international studies. Located in the midsize city of University of Richmond, URichmond is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #126 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means URichmond is a great university overall.
There were approximately 17 international studies students who graduated with this degree at URichmond in the most recent data year.
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University of Kentucky is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in international studies. Located in the large city of Lexington, UK is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #220 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UK is a great university overall.
There were approximately 39 international studies students who graduated with this degree at UK in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the international studies program state that they receive average early career earnings of $26,104.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In NC
Located in the small city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #38 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UNC Chapel Hill is a great university overall.
There were about 8 international studies students who graduated with this degree at UNC Chapel Hill in the most recent data year.
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Located in the city of Raleigh, NC State is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #122 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means NC State is a great university overall.
There were approximately 55 international studies students who graduated with this degree at NC State in the most recent data year. International Studies degree recipients from North Carolina State University earn a boost of about $5,748 above the typical income of international studies majors.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In VA
37
International Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #92 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means GMU is a great university overall.
There were approximately 37 international studies students who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent year we have data available.
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Masters
Degree Type
MBA in International Business
Program Name
Earn the MBA that fits your borderless business goals – and your budget.
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Centre College of Kentucky is a small private not-for-profit college located in the town of Danville. This college ranks 3rd out of 39 colleges for overall quality in the state of Kentucky.
There were about 23 international studies students who graduated with this degree at Centre College of Kentucky in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the international studies program state that they receive average early career wages of $35,367.
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UT Knoxville is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Knoxville. A Best Colleges rank of #226 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UT Knoxville is a great university overall.
There were roughly 6 international studies students who graduated with this degree at UT Knoxville in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In GA
Georgia Tech is a fairly large public school located in the city of Atlanta. A Best Colleges rank of #19 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Georgia Tech is a great school overall.
There were about 6 international studies students who graduated with this degree at Georgia Tech in the most recent data year.
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