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2024 Best International Studies Schools in the Southwest Region

16 Colleges in the Southwest Region
1,146 International Studies Degrees Awarded
$33,581 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.

College Factual reviewed 16 schools in the Southwest Region to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of international studies. Combined, these schools handed out 1,146 degrees in international studies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great International Studies School

Best International Studies Schools in the Southwest Region 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
Doctor's Degrees in International Studies

When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best International Studies Schools in the Southwest Region list to help you make the college decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for International Studies in the Southwest Region

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.

10 Top Southwest Region Schools in International Studies

1
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
198 International Studies Degrees Awarded
$35,418 Median Starting Salary

Every student pursuing a degree in international studies needs to check out The University of Texas at Austin. UT Austin is a very large public university located in the city of Austin. A Best Colleges rank of #36 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UT Austin is a great university overall.

There were about 198 international studies students who graduated with this degree at UT Austin in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the international studies program make around $35,418 for their early career.

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2
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
201 International Studies Degrees Awarded
$46,512 Median Starting Salary

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a good choice for students interested in a degree in international studies. University of Oklahoma is a fairly large public university located in the midsize suburb of Norman. A Best Colleges rank of #140 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means University of Oklahoma is a great university overall.

There were about 201 international studies students who graduated with this degree at University of Oklahoma in the most recent year we have data available. Those international studies students who get their degree from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus make $12,931 more than the typical international studies grad.

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3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
165 International Studies Degrees Awarded
$36,234 Median Starting Salary

Every student who is interested in international studies needs to take a look at Arizona State University - Tempe. Located in the city of Tempe, ASU - Tempe is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #119 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means ASU - Tempe is a great university overall.

There were approximately 165 international studies students who graduated with this degree at ASU - Tempe in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the international studies degree program at Arizona State University - Tempe earn $2,653 more than the typical college graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
160 International Studies Degrees Awarded
$33,739 Median Starting Salary

Texas A&M University - College Station is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a degree in international studies. Texas A&M College Station is a fairly large public university located in the city of College Station. A Best Colleges rank of #44 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Texas A&M College Station is a great university overall.

There were about 160 international studies students who graduated with this degree at Texas A&M College Station in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, international studies degree recipients generally earn around $33,739 in the first five years of their career.

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5
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In TX

SMU is a large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Dallas. A Best Colleges rank of #73 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means SMU is a great university overall.

There were about 13 international studies students who graduated with this degree at SMU in the most recent year we have data available.

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6
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
50 International Studies Degrees Awarded
6.0% Growth in Graduates

University of Arizona is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Tucson. A Best Colleges rank of #133 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means University of Arizona is a great university overall.

There were roughly 50 international studies students who graduated with this degree at University of Arizona in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, international studies degree recipients generally make around $29,547 in the first five years of their career.

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7
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
55 International Studies Degrees Awarded
10.9% Growth in Graduates

ASU - Skysong is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Scottsdale. This university ranks 8th out of 26 colleges for overall quality in the state of Arizona.

There were about 55 international studies students who graduated with this degree at ASU - Skysong in the most recent year we have data available. International Studies degree recipients from Arizona State University - Skysong receive an earnings boost of around $2,653 above the average income of international studies majors.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
70 International Studies Degrees Awarded
4.3% Growth in Graduates

UNT is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Denton. A Best Colleges rank of #280 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UNT is a great university overall.

There were about 70 international studies students who graduated with this degree at UNT in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, international studies degree recipients usually make around $29,899 at the beginning of their careers.

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Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
67 International Studies Degrees Awarded
11.9% Growth in Graduates

Texas State is a fairly large public university located in the city of San Marcos. This university ranks 20th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were about 67 international studies students who graduated with this degree at Texas State in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the international studies program report average early career wages of $27,724.

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10
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In TX

UT Arlington is a fairly large public university located in the city of Arlington. This university ranks 15th out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were approximately 20 international studies students who graduated with this degree at UT Arlington in the most recent data year.

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Best International Studies Colleges by State

Explore the best international studies colleges for a specific state in the Southwest Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Texas 317 600
Arizona 287 212
Oklahoma 257 228
New Mexico 219 34

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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 1,146

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Majors Similar to International Studies

Related Major Annual Graduates
Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 10,590
Biological & Physical Science 1,580
Interdisciplinary Studies 1,329
Behavioral Science 983
Natural Sciences 941
Nutrition Science 726
Sustainability Science 227
Data Analytics 218
Computational Science 142
Data Science 91

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