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2026 Best International & Comparative Education Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

1 Colleges in the United States
148 International & Comparative Education Degrees Awarded
$63,495 Avg Early-Career Salary

International & Comparative Education programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 8 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best international & comparative education schools.

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Best Schools for International & Comparative Education in the Middle Atlantic Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall international & comparative education education in the Middle Atlantic Region.

Top Schools in International & Comparative Education

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New York University
New York, NY

New York University tops our 2026 ranking of the best international & comparative education schools. Located in the city of New York, New York University is a very large private not-for-profit university. New York University graduates 88% of students within six years. New York University awarded about 23 international & comparative education degrees in the most recent data year. International & Comparative Education graduates of New York University earn a median of $64,516 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,897 to complete this degree. Read more about the international & comparative education program at New York University

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Students looking for a strong international & comparative education program will find one at George Washington University, which ranked #2. George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 57 international & comparative education students who graduated with this degree at George Washington University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the international & comparative education program make about $59,211 in their early career. George Washington University graduates carry a median of $22,910 in student loans. Read more about the international & comparative education program at George Washington University

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Teachers College At Columbia University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in international & comparative education, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of New York, Teachers College At Columbia University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. There were roughly 68 international & comparative education students who graduated with this degree at Teachers College At Columbia University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their international & comparative education degree from Teachers College At Columbia University earn around $66,758 in the first couple years of their career. Read more about the international & comparative education program at Teachers College At Columbia University

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 8 schools evaluated.

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