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2026 Best International/Global Studies Schools in Massachusetts

4 Colleges in the United States
235 International/Global Studies Degrees Awarded
$48,870 Avg Early-Career Salary

International/Global Studies is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 22 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 Massachusetts

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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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Our analysis ranked Boston College the best school in the country for a degree in international/global studies. Boston College is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chestnut Hill. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 62 international/global studies students who graduated with this degree at Boston College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the international/global studies program make about $51,371 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $19,000 to complete this degree. Get the full international/global studies details for Boston College

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Clark University
Worcester, MA

Clark University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in international/global studies, ranking #2. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Worcester. The six-year graduation rate is 77%. Clark University awarded about 11 international/global studies degrees in the most recent data year. International/global Studies graduates of Clark University earn a median of $43,257 early in their careers. Clark University graduates carry a median of $26,153 in student loans. See the full international/global studies program report for Clark University

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College Of The Holy Cross is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in international/global studies, landing the #3 spot this year. College Of The Holy Cross is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Worcester. The six-year graduation rate is 87%. About 13 international/global studies degrees were awarded at College Of The Holy Cross in the most recent year. Graduates of the international/global studies program make about $46,530 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,000 to complete this degree. See the full international/global studies program report for College Of The Holy Cross

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Brandeis University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best international/global studies schools. Brandeis University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Waltham. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. About 22 international/global studies degrees were awarded at Brandeis University in the most recent year. International/global Studies graduates of Brandeis University earn a median of $36,874 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,694. More information about a degree in international/global studies from Brandeis University

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Northeastern University Global Network is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in international/global studies, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Boston, Northeastern University Global Network is a large private not-for-profit university. Northeastern University Global Network awarded about 127 international/global studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, international/global studies degree recipients from Northeastern University Global Network generally make around $66,320. Students borrow a median of $27,055 to complete this degree. Get the full international/global studies details for Northeastern University Global Network

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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 · 22 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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