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2027 Best International Studies Schools in the Southwest Region

13 Colleges in the United States
742 International Studies Degrees Awarded
$41,539 Avg Early-Career Salary

International Studies is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. 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 13 schools to find the best for international studies students.

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Best Schools for International Studies in the Southwest Region

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

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Leading the list is Southern Methodist University, our #1 school for international studies. Southern Methodist University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Dallas. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. Southern Methodist University awarded about 14 international studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, international studies degree recipients from Southern Methodist University generally make around $70,632. Students borrow a median of $20,712 to complete this degree. Get the full international studies details for Southern Methodist University

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The University Of Texas At Austin is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in international studies, landing the #2 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Austin. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. The University Of Texas At Austin awarded about 160 international studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their international studies degree from The University Of Texas At Austin earn around $42,701 in the first couple years of their career. The University Of Texas At Austin graduates carry a median of $18,535 in student loans. More information about a degree in international studies from The University Of Texas At Austin

3

Texas A And M University College Station came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best international studies schools. Located in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public university. Texas A And M University College Station graduates 84% of students within six years. Texas A And M University College Station awarded about 122 international studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the international studies program make about $41,886 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,000. Get the full international studies details for Texas A And M University College Station

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A rank of #4 makes Arizona State University one of the top schools for international studies. This very large public university is located in the city of Tempe. Arizona State University graduates 68% of students within six years. There were roughly 101 international studies students who graduated with this degree at Arizona State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the international studies program make about $40,776 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,962 to complete this degree. See the full international studies program report for Arizona State University

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University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in international studies, ranking #5. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a very large public school located in the suburb of Norman. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 64 international studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus in the most recent data year. International Studies graduates of University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn a median of $57,208 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,681. Get the full international studies details for University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus

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Oklahoma State University Main Campus landed the #6 spot for international studies this year. Set in the town of Stillwater, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Oklahoma State University Main Campus graduates 68% of students within six years. There were roughly 19 international studies students who graduated with this degree at Oklahoma State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. International Studies graduates of Oklahoma State University Main Campus earn a median of $50,993 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,337. Get the full international studies details for Oklahoma State University Main Campus

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Saint Edwards University placed #7 among the best international studies schools. Saint Edwards University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Austin. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. There were roughly 13 international studies students who graduated with this degree at Saint Edwards University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their international studies degree from Saint Edwards University earn around $36,305 in the first couple years of their career. Saint Edwards University graduates carry a median of $23,625 in student loans. See the full international studies program report for Saint Edwards University

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University Of North Texas placed #8 among the best international studies schools. Set in the city of Denton, University Of North Texas is a very large public institution. University Of North Texas graduates 61% of students within six years. University Of North Texas awarded about 49 international studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, international studies degree recipients from University Of North Texas generally make around $30,621. Typical student debt for the program is $21,033. Get the full international studies details for University Of North Texas

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Arizona State University Skysong came in at #9 for international studies this year. Arizona State University Skysong is a very large public school located in the city of Scottsdale. About 77 international studies degrees were awarded at Arizona State University Skysong in the most recent year. International Studies graduates of Arizona State University Skysong earn a median of $37,161 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,966 to complete this degree. Get the full international studies details for Arizona State University Skysong

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Texas State University San Marcos ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best international studies schools. This very large public university is located in the city of San Marcos. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. There were roughly 35 international studies students who graduated with this degree at Texas State University San Marcos in the most recent data year. International Studies graduates of Texas State University San Marcos earn a median of $37,397 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,313. See the full international studies program report for Texas State University San Marcos

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University Of Arizona placed #11 among the best international studies schools. University Of Arizona is a very large public school located in the city of Tucson. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 56 international studies degrees were awarded at University Of Arizona in the most recent year. Students who receive their international studies degree from University Of Arizona earn around $36,978 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree. Get the full international studies details for University Of Arizona

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University Of New Mexico Main Campus came in at #12 for international studies this year. Located in the city of Albuquerque, University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. University Of New Mexico Main Campus awarded about 16 international studies degrees in the most recent data year. International Studies graduates of University Of New Mexico Main Campus earn a median of $28,238 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $18,500. Read more about the international studies program at University Of New Mexico Main Campus

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The University Of Texas At Arlington placed #13 among the best international studies schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Arlington. The University Of Texas At Arlington graduates 54% of students within six years. The University Of Texas At Arlington awarded about 16 international studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the international studies program make about $29,118 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,028. Read more about the international studies program at The University Of Texas At Arlington

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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 · 13 schools evaluated.

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