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2026 Best International/Global Studies Schools in Maine

1 Colleges in the United States
28 International/Global Studies Degrees Awarded
$45,365 Avg Early-Career Salary

International/Global Studies is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for international/global studies students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for International/Global Studies in Maine

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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Colby College
Waterville, ME

Leading the list is Colby College, our #1 school for international/global studies. Set in the town of Waterville, Colby College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 18 international/global studies students who graduated with this degree at Colby College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the international/global studies program make about $42,756 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,016. Read more about the international/global studies program at Colby College

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University Of Maine is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in international/global studies, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Orono, University Of Maine is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. There were roughly 10 international/global studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Maine in the most recent data year. Students who receive their international/global studies degree from University Of Maine earn around $47,975 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,984. Read more about the international/global studies program at University Of Maine

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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 · 4 schools evaluated.

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