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2024 Best International Studies Schools in the Plains States Region

15 Colleges in the Plains States Region
461 International Studies Degrees Awarded
$24,909 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.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 15 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for international studies students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 461 degrees in international studies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great International Studies School

Best International Studies Schools in the Plains States Region The international studies program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for International Studies rankings. 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.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Pick Your International Studies Degree Level

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

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best International Studies Schools in the Plains States Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that 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 Plains States 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 Plains States Region Schools in International Studies

1
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
64 International Studies Degrees Awarded
9.4% Growth in Graduates

Any student who is interested in international studies needs to look into Washington University in St Louis. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #17 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means WUSTL is a great university overall.

There were approximately 64 international studies students who graduated with this degree at WUSTL in the most recent year we have data available. Those international studies students who get their degree from Washington University in St Louis make $11,994 more than the typical international studies student.

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University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
54 International Studies Degrees Awarded
1.9% Growth in Graduates

Any student who is interested in international studies has to check out University of Kansas. KU is a very large public university located in the small city of Lawrence. A Best Colleges rank of #141 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means KU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 54 international studies students who graduated with this degree at KU in the most recent year we have data available. Those international studies students who get their degree from University of Kansas make $5,453 more than the typical international studies grad.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In IA

University of Northern Iowa is a good choice for students pursuing a degree in international studies. Located in the small city of Cedar Falls, UNI is a public university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #199 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UNI is a great university overall.

There were about 4 international studies students who graduated with this degree at UNI in the most recent data year.

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Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$22,368 Median Starting Salary
$19,500 Median Student Debt

Any student who is interested in international studies has to check out Macalester College. Macalester is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Saint Paul. A Best Colleges rank of #217 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Macalester is a great college overall.

There were roughly 28 international studies students who graduated with this degree at Macalester in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the international studies program earn an average of $22,368 in their early career salary.

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5
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In KS
3.6% Growth in Graduates

K -State is a large public university located in the small city of Manhattan. A Best Colleges rank of #225 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means K -State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 28 international studies students who graduated with this degree at K -State in the most recent data year.

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University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$21,136 Median Starting Salary
$23,750 Median Student Debt

Iowa is a very large public university located in the small city of Iowa City. A Best Colleges rank of #84 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Iowa is a great university overall.

There were approximately 25 international studies students who graduated with this degree at Iowa in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the international studies program earn around $21,136 for their early career.

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7
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
48 International Studies Degrees Awarded
6.3% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large city of Omaha, UNOMAHA is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 5th out of 19 schools for overall quality in the state of Nebraska.

There were approximately 48 international studies students who graduated with this degree at UNOMAHA in the most recent year we have data available. Those international studies students who get their degree from University of Nebraska at Omaha earn $2,255 more than the standard international studies graduate.

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8
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
39 International Studies Degrees Awarded
$28,606 Median Starting Salary

UNL is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Lincoln. A Best Colleges rank of #138 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UNL is a great university overall.

There were roughly 39 international studies students who graduated with this degree at UNL in the most recent data year. Those international studies students who get their degree from University of Nebraska - Lincoln earn $3,697 more than the standard international studies student.

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9
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In ND

North Dakota State University is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Fargo. This university ranks 2nd out of 12 schools for overall quality in the state of North Dakota.

There were about 5 international studies students who graduated with this degree at North Dakota State University in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in international studies from North Dakota State University - Main Campus

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Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In MN
62.5% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Saint Paul, Hamline is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 14th out of 52 colleges for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.

There were roughly 8 international studies students who graduated with this degree at Hamline 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 Plains States Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 284 79
Missouri 283 129
Kansas 266 88
Iowa 264 39
Nebraska 238 91
North Dakota 210 11
South Dakota 204 13

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One of 51 majors within the Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies area of study, International Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

International Studies Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
International/Globalization Studies 461

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Majors Similar to International Studies

Related Major Annual Graduates
Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 2,358
Nutrition Science 343
Behavioral Science 279
Interdisciplinary Studies 258
Sustainability Science 193
Data Analytics 174
Natural Sciences 163
Gerontology 141
Human Computer Interaction 132
Human Biology 115

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