International & Comparative Education 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 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 27 schools to find the best for international & comparative education students.
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Choosing a Great International & Comparative Education School
The international & comparative education program you select can have a big impact on your future. That is why we built our Best International & Comparative Education Schools rankings. For our Best Overall International & Comparative Education School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
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 & Comparative Education Rankings by Degree Level
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best International & Comparative Education Schools list, to help you choose. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.
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Our analysis ranked New York University the best school in the country for a degree in international & comparative education. Set in the city of New York, New York University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. New York University graduates 88% of students within six years. About 23 international & comparative education degrees were awarded at New York University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, international & comparative education degree recipients from New York University generally make around $64,516. Students borrow a median of $21,897 to complete this degree.
Read more about the international & comparative education program at New York University
Duke University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best international & comparative education schools. Set in the city of Durham, Duke University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Duke University graduates 97% of students within six years. Duke University awarded about 13 international & comparative education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their international & comparative education degree from Duke University earn around $40,723 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $8,000.
Read more about the international & comparative education program at Duke University
George Washington University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in international & comparative education, landing the #3 spot this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Washington. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 57 international & comparative education degrees were awarded at George Washington University in the most recent year. Students who receive their international & comparative education degree from George Washington University earn around $59,211 in the first couple years of their career. George Washington University graduates carry a median of $22,910 in student loans.
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Endicott College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best international & comparative education schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Beverly. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 15 international & comparative education students who graduated with this degree at Endicott College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, international & comparative education degree recipients from Endicott College generally make around $55,361. Typical student debt for the program is $25,973.
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A rank of #5 makes Teachers College At Columbia University one of the top schools for international & comparative education. Teachers College At Columbia University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. About 68 international & comparative education degrees were awarded at Teachers College At Columbia University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, international & comparative education degree recipients from Teachers College At Columbia University generally make around $66,758.
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Arizona State University Skysong came in at #6 for international & comparative education this year. Arizona State University Skysong is a very large public school located in the city of Scottsdale. There were roughly 13 international & comparative education students who graduated with this degree at Arizona State University Skysong in the most recent data year. Students who receive their international & comparative education degree from Arizona State University Skysong earn around $55,793 in the first couple years of their career. Arizona State University Skysong graduates carry a median of $23,742 in student loans.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 27 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).
