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2026 Best International Education Master’s Degree Schools

4 Colleges in the United States
149 International Education Degrees Awarded
$60,328 Avg Early-Career Salary

International Education degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their international education programs.

College Factual analyzed 27 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best international education schools.

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Best Schools for International Education in the United States

These are the top schools for a master’s degree in international education, based on student outcomes and program quality.

Top Schools in International Education

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New York University
New York, NY

No school ranked higher than New York University this year for international education. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. There were roughly 22 international education students who graduated with this degree at New York University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their international education degree from New York University earn around $64,516 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,897 to complete this degree. See the full international education program report for New York University

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George Washington University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in international education, ranking #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. About 43 international education degrees were awarded at George Washington University in the most recent year. International Education graduates of George Washington University earn a median of $59,211 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,910 to complete this degree. Read more about the international education program at George Washington University

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Endicott College
Beverly, MA

Endicott College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in international education, landing the #3 spot this year. 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 11 international education students who graduated with this degree at Endicott College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, international education degree recipients from Endicott College generally make around $55,361. Students borrow a median of $25,973 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in international education from Endicott College

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Teachers College At Columbia University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best international education schools. Set in the city of New York, Teachers College At Columbia University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. There were roughly 60 international education students who graduated with this degree at Teachers College At Columbia University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their international 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 education program at Teachers College At Columbia University

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A rank of #5 makes Arizona State University Skysong one of the top schools for international education. This very large public university is located in the city of Scottsdale. Arizona State University Skysong awarded about 13 international education degrees in the most recent data year. International Education graduates of Arizona State University Skysong earn a median of $55,793 early in their careers. Arizona State University Skysong graduates carry a median of $23,742 in student loans. Read more about the international education program at Arizona State University Skysong

Other International Education Degree Levels

Explore the best international education schools at other degree levels:

All Degree Levels in International Education
Associate's Degrees in International Education
Bachelor's Degrees in International Education
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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 27 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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