2027 Best International Studies Schools in Kentucky

International Studies programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools to find the best for international studies students.

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• Best International Studies Schools in Kentucky

Best Schools for International Studies in Kentucky

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

Centre College
Danville, KY

Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type

11 International Studies Degrees Awarded

$35,367 Median Starting Salary

Centre College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in international studies. Set in the town of Danville, Centre College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 81% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 11 international studies degrees were awarded at Centre College in the most recent year. Students who receive their international studies degree from Centre College earn around $35,367 in the first couple years of their career. Centre College graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Get the full international studies details for Centre College

2

University Of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

23 International Studies Degrees Awarded

$26,104 Median Starting Salary

A rank of #2 makes University Of Kentucky one of the top schools for international studies. Set in the city of Lexington, University Of Kentucky is a very large public institution. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 23 international studies degrees were awarded at University Of Kentucky in the most recent 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. See the full international studies program report for University Of Kentucky

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 · 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.