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2027 Best International Studies Schools in the Southeast Region

23 Colleges in the United States
896 International Studies Degrees Awarded
$43,931 Avg Early-Career Salary

International Studies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 23 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best international studies schools.

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Best Schools for International Studies in the Southeast Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall international studies education in the Southeast Region.

Top Schools in International Studies

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University Of Georgia tops our 2027 ranking of the best international studies schools. University Of Georgia is a very large public school located in the city of Athens. About 90% of students finish within six years. About 28 international studies degrees were awarded at University Of Georgia in the most recent year. Students who receive their international studies degree from University Of Georgia earn around $53,546 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,792. More information about a degree in international studies from University Of Georgia

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Students looking for a strong international studies program will find one at George Mason University, which ranked #2. George Mason University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Fairfax. About 68% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 29 international studies students who graduated with this degree at George Mason University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their international studies degree from George Mason University earn around $63,131 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,529 to complete this degree. See the full international studies program report for George Mason University

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North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in international studies, landing the #3 spot this year. North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public school located in the city of Raleigh. North Carolina State University At Raleigh graduates 85% of students within six years. About 57 international studies degrees were awarded at North Carolina State University At Raleigh in the most recent year. Graduates of the international studies program make about $45,648 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,500. Get the full international studies details for North Carolina State University At Raleigh

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University Of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA

Students looking for a strong international studies program will find one at University Of Richmond, which ranked #4. Located in the city of University of Richmond, University Of Richmond is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. About 18 international studies degrees were awarded at University Of Richmond in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, international studies degree recipients from University Of Richmond generally make around $53,815. Typical student debt for the program is $21,634. Get the full international studies details for University Of Richmond

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A rank of #5 makes Sewanee The University Of The South one of the top schools for international studies. Set in the rural area of Sewanee, Sewanee The University Of The South is a small private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. About 15 international studies degrees were awarded at Sewanee The University Of The South in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, international studies degree recipients from Sewanee The University Of The South generally make around $42,390. Typical student debt for the program is $19,500. More information about a degree in international studies from Sewanee The University Of The South

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University Of Central Florida earned the #6 position for international studies this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Orlando. University Of Central Florida graduates 78% of students within six years. There were roughly 53 international studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Central Florida in the most recent data year. Students who receive their international studies degree from University Of Central Florida earn around $38,953 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,142. More information about a degree in international studies from University Of Central Florida

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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

University Of Florida placed #7 among the best international studies schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Gainesville. About 91% of students finish within six years. About 63 international studies degrees were awarded at University Of Florida in the most recent year. Students who receive their international studies degree from University Of Florida earn around $29,043 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the international studies program at University Of Florida

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University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill landed the #8 spot for international studies this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Chapel Hill. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill awarded about 14 international studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their international studies degree from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill earn around $61,361 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $15,117 to complete this degree. Read more about the international studies program at University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

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Florida International University placed #9 among the best international studies schools. Located in the suburb of Miami, Florida International University is a very large public university. About 74% of students finish within six years. About 88 international studies degrees were awarded at Florida International University in the most recent year. Graduates of the international studies program make about $53,017 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $19,349 to complete this degree. See the full international studies program report for Florida International University

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Western Carolina University ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best international studies schools. Set in the town of Cullowhee, Western Carolina University is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. There were roughly 12 international studies students who graduated with this degree at Western Carolina University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their international studies degree from Western Carolina University earn around $44,926 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,174 to complete this degree. Get the full international studies details for Western Carolina University

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Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College earned the #11 position for international studies this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Baton Rouge. About 66% of students finish within six years. About 30 international studies degrees were awarded at Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College in the most recent year. International Studies graduates of Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College earn a median of $49,718 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete this degree. Get the full international studies details for Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College

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American Public University System earned the #12 position for international studies this year. American Public University System is a very large private for-profit school located in the town of Charles Town. Roughly 47% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 254 international studies students who graduated with this degree at American Public University System in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, international studies degree recipients from American Public University System generally make around $69,434. Students borrow a median of $13,125 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in international studies from American Public University System

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The University Of Tennessee ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best international studies schools. Located in the city of Knoxville, The University Of Tennessee is a very large public university. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. The University Of Tennessee awarded about 11 international studies degrees in the most recent data year. International Studies graduates of The University Of Tennessee earn a median of $49,826 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,859. Get the full international studies details for The University Of Tennessee

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Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus earned the #14 position for international studies this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Atlanta. Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus graduates 94% of students within six years. There were roughly 12 international studies students who graduated with this degree at Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the international studies program make about $83,560 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,323. Get the full international studies details for Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus

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University Of North Carolina At Wilmington landed the #15 spot for international studies this year. University Of North Carolina At Wilmington is a very large public school located in the city of Wilmington. University Of North Carolina At Wilmington graduates 71% of students within six years. About 31 international studies degrees were awarded at University Of North Carolina At Wilmington in the most recent year. Students who receive their international studies degree from University Of North Carolina At Wilmington earn around $21,830 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $18,750 to complete this degree. See the full international studies program report for University Of North Carolina At Wilmington

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College Of Charleston
Charleston, SC

College Of Charleston earned the #16 position for international studies this year. Located in the city of Charleston, College Of Charleston is a large public university. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 45 international studies degrees were awarded at College Of Charleston in the most recent year. Students who receive their international studies degree from College Of Charleston earn around $25,764 in the first couple years of their career. College Of Charleston graduates carry a median of $17,750 in student loans. See the full international studies program report for College Of Charleston

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Centre College
Danville, KY

Centre College earned the #17 position for international studies this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Danville. Centre College graduates 81% of students within six years. There were roughly 11 international studies students who graduated with this degree at Centre College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the international studies program make about $35,367 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the international studies program at Centre College

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University Of South Alabama earned the #18 position for international studies this year. Set in the city of Mobile, University Of South Alabama is a large public institution. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of South Alabama awarded about 28 international studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the international studies program make about $51,592 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,513 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in international studies from University Of South Alabama

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University Of North Carolina At Charlotte came in at #19 for international studies this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Charlotte. About 69% of students finish within six years. University Of North Carolina At Charlotte awarded about 28 international studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the international studies program make about $32,206 in their early career. University Of North Carolina At Charlotte graduates carry a median of $24,250 in student loans. See the full international studies program report for University Of North Carolina At Charlotte

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Spelman College
Atlanta, GA

Spelman College ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best international studies schools. Set in the city of Atlanta, Spelman College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 78% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 18 international studies degrees were awarded at Spelman College in the most recent year. Graduates of the international studies program make about $25,753 in their early career. Spelman College graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in international studies from Spelman College

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University Of Kentucky placed #21 among the best international studies schools. Located in the city of Lexington, University Of Kentucky is a very large public university. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 23 international studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Kentucky in the most recent data year. Graduates of the international studies program make about $26,104 in their early career. University Of Kentucky graduates carry a median of $25,368 in student loans. Read more about the international studies program at University Of Kentucky

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University landed the #22 spot for international studies this year. Set in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. Liberty University awarded about 15 international studies degrees in the most recent data year. International Studies graduates of Liberty University earn a median of $30,349 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,914 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in international studies from Liberty University

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Appalachian State University landed the #23 spot for international studies this year. This very large public university is located in the town of Boone. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. Appalachian State University awarded about 13 international studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, international studies degree recipients from Appalachian State University generally make around $23,073. Appalachian State University graduates carry a median of $22,991 in student loans. See the full international studies program report for Appalachian State University

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 23 schools evaluated.

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