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2024 Best International Studies Schools in North Carolina

4 Colleges in North Carolina
278 International Studies Degrees Awarded
$24,401 Avg Early-Career Salary
International Studies is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #100 most popular degree program in the country. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 4 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best International Studies Schools in North Carolina ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 278 degrees in international studies during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great International Studies School

Best International Studies Schools in North Carolina Your choice of international studies school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. We derive our Best Overall International Studies School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

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

Bachelor's Degrees in International Studies
Master's Degrees in International Studies

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 North Carolina list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for International Studies in North Carolina

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the international studies degree levels they offer.

Top North Carolina Schools in International Studies

1
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In NC

It's hard to beat University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill if you wish to pursue a degree in international studies. Located in the small city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #43 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UNC Chapel Hill is a great university overall.

There were about 11 international studies students who graduated with this degree at UNC Chapel Hill in the most recent data year.

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1
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
66 International Studies Degrees Awarded
$29,355 Median Starting Salary

Any student pursuing a degree in international studies needs to take a look at North Carolina State University. Located in the large city of Raleigh, NC State is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #92 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means NC State is a great university overall.

There were roughly 66 international studies students who graduated with this degree at NC State in the most recent year we have data available. Those international studies students who get their degree from North Carolina State University receive $4,955 more than the average international studies student.

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2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
54 International Studies Degrees Awarded
3.7% Growth in Graduates

University of North Carolina at Wilmington is a good choice for students pursuing a degree in international studies. UNCW is a large public university located in the city of Wilmington. This university ranks 10th out of 93 schools for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were about 54 international studies students who graduated with this degree at UNCW in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, international studies degree recipients generally earn around $22,582 in their early careers.

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3
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
57 International Studies Degrees Awarded
14.0% Growth in Graduates

Any student who is interested in international studies needs to look into University of North Carolina at Charlotte. UNC Charlotte is a very large public university located in the large city of Charlotte. This university ranks 6th out of 93 colleges for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were about 57 international studies students who graduated with this degree at UNC Charlotte in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the international studies program report average early career earnings of $24,331.

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Appalachian State University is a good decision for students interested in a degree in international studies. Appalachian State is a fairly large public university located in the distant town of Boone. This university ranks 9th out of 93 colleges for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were about 21 international studies students who graduated with this degree at Appalachian State in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the international studies program earn around $21,334 for their early career.

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Best International Studies Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best International Studies Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Georgia 287 47
Florida 282 323
Virginia 274 99
Tennessee 269 57
South Carolina 248 49
Kentucky 244 76
Louisiana 242 30
Mississippi 234 6
Arkansas 234 28
Alabama 233 22
West Virginia 207 221

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International Studies is one of 51 different types of Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies programs to choose from.

International Studies Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
International/Globalization Studies 278

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Majors Similar to International Studies

Related Major Annual Graduates
Behavioral Science 557
Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 366
Nutrition Science 256
Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution 178
Interdisciplinary Studies 151
Science, Technology & Society 58
Gerontology 52
Computational Science 48
Systems Theory 32
Sustainability Science 29

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