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2026 Best International Education Schools in the Southeast Region

1 Colleges in the United States
13 International Education Degrees Awarded
$40,723 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.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for international education students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for International Education in the Southeast Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall international education education in the Southeast Region.

Top Schools in International Education

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Duke University
Durham, NC

Our analysis ranked Duke University the best school in the country for a degree in international education. Set in the city of Durham, Duke University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 97% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 13 international education degrees were awarded at Duke University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, international education degree recipients from Duke University generally make around $40,723. Typical student debt for the program is $8,000. See the full international education program report for Duke University

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 6 schools evaluated.

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