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2026 Best International/Global Studies Schools in Michigan

3 Colleges in the United States
147 International/Global Studies Degrees Awarded
$38,334 Avg Early-Career Salary

International/Global Studies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 17 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best international/global studies schools.

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Best Schools for International/Global Studies in Michigan

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the international/global studies degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in International/Global Studies

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Our analysis ranked University Of Michigan Ann Arbor the best school in the country for a degree in international/global studies. Set in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 93%. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor awarded about 86 international/global studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the international/global studies program make about $44,446 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $15,053 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in international/global studies from University Of Michigan Ann Arbor

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Michigan State University crest
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in international/global studies, landing the #2 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of East Lansing. About 81% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 51 international/global studies students who graduated with this degree at Michigan State University in the most recent data year. International/global Studies graduates of Michigan State University earn a median of $38,410 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Get the full international/global studies details for Michigan State University

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Western Michigan University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in international/global studies, ranking #3. Set in the city of Kalamazoo, Western Michigan University is a large public institution. Western Michigan University graduates 58% of students within six years. There were roughly 10 international/global studies students who graduated with this degree at Western Michigan University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the international/global studies program make about $32,147 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Read more about the international/global studies program at Western Michigan 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 · 17 schools evaluated.

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