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2026 Best International/Global Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

9 Colleges in the United States
374 International/Global Studies Degrees Awarded
$60,603 Avg Early-Career Salary

International/Global Studies 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.

College Factual analyzed 77 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best international/global studies schools.

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Best Schools for International/Global Studies in the Middle Atlantic Region

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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Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in international/global studies. This very large public university is located in the city of University Park. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 66 international/global studies degrees were awarded at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Read more about the international/global studies program at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Georgetown University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in international/global studies, ranking #2. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Washington. Georgetown University graduates 95% of students within six years. About 35 international/global studies degrees were awarded at Georgetown University in the most recent year. Students who receive their international/global studies degree from Georgetown University earn around $79,632 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,483. See the full international/global studies program report for Georgetown University

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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

University Of Pennsylvania is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in international/global studies, ranking #3. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Philadelphia. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 128 international/global studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year. International/global Studies graduates of University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of $204,927 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,155 to complete this degree. See the full international/global studies program report for University Of Pennsylvania

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Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Rowan University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in international/global studies, landing the #4 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Glassboro. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. About 17 international/global studies degrees were awarded at Rowan University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, international/global studies degree recipients from Rowan University generally make around $52,031. Typical student debt for the program is $24,488. See the full international/global studies program report for Rowan University

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Stony Brook University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in international/global studies, ranking #5. Located in the suburb of Stony Brook, Stony Brook University is a very large public university. About 76% of students finish within six years. About 13 international/global studies degrees were awarded at Stony Brook University in the most recent year. International/global Studies graduates of Stony Brook University earn a median of $60,047 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,537. See the full international/global studies program report for Stony Brook University

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Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Bryn Mawr College landed the #6 spot for international/global studies this year. Set in the suburb of Bryn Mawr, Bryn Mawr College is a small private not-for-profit institution. About 82% of students finish within six years. About 14 international/global studies degrees were awarded at Bryn Mawr College in the most recent year. Graduates of the international/global studies program make about $35,668 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,069 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in international/global studies from Bryn Mawr College

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University Of Maryland Baltimore County earned the #7 position for international/global studies this year. Set in the suburb of Baltimore, University Of Maryland Baltimore County is a large public institution. About 69% of students finish within six years. University Of Maryland Baltimore County awarded about 16 international/global studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the international/global studies program make about $49,115 in their early career. University Of Maryland Baltimore County graduates carry a median of $20,258 in student loans. More information about a degree in international/global studies from University Of Maryland Baltimore County

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University landed the #8 spot for international/global studies this year. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Drexel University graduates 78% of students within six years. About 18 international/global studies degrees were awarded at Drexel University in the most recent year. Graduates of the international/global studies program make about $40,189 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $29,046. See the full international/global studies program report for Drexel University

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Temple University landed the #9 spot for international/global studies this year. Temple University is a very large public school located in the city of Philadelphia. Temple University graduates 75% of students within six years. Temple University awarded about 37 international/global studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their international/global studies degree from Temple University earn around $30,754 in the first couple years of their career. Temple University graduates carry a median of $25,125 in student loans. Read more about the international/global studies program at Temple University

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St Lawrence University landed the #10 spot for international/global studies this year. Set in the town of Canton, St Lawrence University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 79% of students finish within six years. St Lawrence University awarded about 12 international/global studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their international/global studies degree from St Lawrence University earn around $26,016 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. See the full international/global studies program report for St Lawrence University

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The New School
New York, NY

The New School placed #11 among the best international/global studies schools. The New School is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. The New School awarded about 18 international/global studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, international/global studies degree recipients from The New School generally make around $27,652. Students borrow a median of $22,792 to complete this degree. Get the full international/global studies details for The New School

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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 · 77 schools evaluated.

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