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2026 Best International/Global Studies Schools in the Southeast Region

22 Colleges in the United States
868 International/Global Studies Degrees Awarded
$43,868 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.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 77 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 the Southeast Region

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

Top Schools in International/Global Studies

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Our analysis ranked Elon University the best school in the country for a degree in international/global studies. Elon University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Elon. Elon University graduates 84% of students within six years. About 13 international/global studies degrees were awarded at Elon University in the most recent year. Graduates of the international/global studies program make about $50,463 in their early career. Elon University graduates carry a median of $21,619 in student loans. See the full international/global studies program report for Elon University

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University Of Georgia is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in international/global studies, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public university. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 36 international/global studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Georgia in the most recent data year. Graduates of the international/global studies program make about $53,546 in their early career. University Of Georgia graduates carry a median of $21,792 in student loans. See the full international/global studies program report for University Of Georgia

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George Mason University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best international/global studies schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Fairfax. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. About 30 international/global studies degrees were awarded at George Mason University in the most recent year. International/global Studies graduates of George Mason University earn a median of $63,131 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,529 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in international/global studies from George Mason University

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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

University Of Florida came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best international/global studies schools. Set in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public institution. University Of Florida graduates 91% of students within six years. There were roughly 65 international/global studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Florida in the most recent data year. International/global Studies graduates of University Of Florida earn a median of $29,043 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the international/global studies program at University Of Florida

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Sewanee The University Of The South is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in international/global studies, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the rural area of Sewanee, Sewanee The University Of The South is a small private not-for-profit university. About 80% of students finish within six years. About 23 international/global studies degrees were awarded at Sewanee The University Of The South in the most recent year. International/global Studies graduates of Sewanee The University Of The South earn a median of $42,390 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $19,500. Get the full international/global studies details for Sewanee The University Of The South

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University Of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA

University Of Richmond earned the #6 position for international/global studies this year. Located in the city of University of Richmond, University Of Richmond is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 85% of students finish within six years. University Of Richmond awarded about 12 international/global studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their international/global studies degree from University Of Richmond earn around $53,815 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,634 to complete this degree. Get the full international/global studies details for University Of Richmond

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University Of Central Florida ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best international/global studies schools. Located in the suburb of Orlando, University Of Central Florida is a very large public university. About 78% of students finish within six years. About 43 international/global studies degrees were awarded at University Of Central Florida in the most recent year. Students who receive their international/global studies degree from University Of Central Florida earn around $38,953 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Central Florida graduates carry a median of $20,142 in student loans. Read more about the international/global studies program at University Of Central Florida

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North Carolina State University At Raleigh placed #8 among the best international/global studies schools. North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public school located in the city of Raleigh. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. About 45 international/global studies degrees were awarded at North Carolina State University At Raleigh in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, international/global studies degree recipients from North Carolina State University At Raleigh generally make around $45,648. North Carolina State University At Raleigh graduates carry a median of $22,500 in student loans. Get the full international/global studies details for North Carolina State University At Raleigh

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Florida International University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best international/global studies schools. Located in the suburb of Miami, Florida International University is a very large public university. About 74% of students finish within six years. About 102 international/global studies degrees were awarded at Florida International University in the most recent year. Students who receive their international/global studies degree from Florida International University earn around $53,017 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,349. See the full international/global studies program report for Florida International University

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Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College landed the #10 spot for international/global studies this year. Set in the city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College is a very large public institution. About 66% of students finish within six years. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College awarded about 40 international/global studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their international/global studies degree from Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College earn around $49,718 in the first couple years of their career. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. Read more about the international/global studies program at Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College

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American Public University System earned the #11 position for international/global studies this year. Located in the town of Charles Town, American Public University System is a very large private for-profit university. About 47% of students finish within six years. About 228 international/global studies degrees were awarded at American Public University System in the most recent year. Students who receive their international/global studies degree from American Public University System earn around $69,434 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,125. More information about a degree in international/global studies from American Public University System

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Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus earned the #12 position for international/global studies this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Atlanta. About 94% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 11 international/global studies students who graduated with this degree at Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, international/global studies degree recipients from Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus generally make around $83,560. Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus graduates carry a median of $24,323 in student loans. Read more about the international/global studies program at Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus

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University Of North Florida came in at #13 for international/global studies this year. University Of North Florida is a large public school located in the city of Jacksonville. University Of North Florida graduates 65% of students within six years. University Of North Florida awarded about 19 international/global studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the international/global studies program make about $30,861 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,625. Read more about the international/global studies program at University Of North Florida

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Spelman College
Atlanta, GA

Spelman College came in at #14 for international/global studies this year. Spelman College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Atlanta. Spelman College graduates 78% of students within six years. There were roughly 31 international/global studies students who graduated with this degree at Spelman College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, international/global studies degree recipients from Spelman College generally make around $25,753. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. See the full international/global studies program report for Spelman College

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The University Of Tennessee placed #15 among the best international/global studies schools. Set in the city of Knoxville, The University Of Tennessee is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. The University Of Tennessee awarded about 13 international/global studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, international/global studies degree recipients from The University Of Tennessee generally make around $49,826. Students borrow a median of $22,859 to complete this degree. See the full international/global studies program report for The University Of Tennessee

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University Of North Carolina At Wilmington placed #16 among the best international/global studies schools. Located in the city of Wilmington, University Of North Carolina At Wilmington is a very large public university. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 39 international/global studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Carolina At Wilmington in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, international/global studies degree recipients from University Of North Carolina At Wilmington generally make around $21,830. Typical student debt for the program is $18,750. Get the full international/global studies details for University Of North Carolina At Wilmington

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Centre College
Danville, KY

Centre College placed #17 among the best international/global studies schools. Centre College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Danville. Centre College graduates 81% of students within six years. About 15 international/global studies degrees were awarded at Centre College in the most recent year. Graduates of the international/global studies program make about $35,367 in their early career. Centre College graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Get the full international/global studies details for Centre College

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College Of Charleston
Charleston, SC

College Of Charleston earned the #18 position for international/global studies this year. This large public university is located in the city of Charleston. College Of Charleston graduates 66% of students within six years. There were roughly 29 international/global studies students who graduated with this degree at College Of Charleston in the most recent data year. Students who receive their international/global studies degree from College Of Charleston earn around $25,764 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $17,750 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in international/global studies from College Of Charleston

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University Of Kentucky came in at #19 for international/global studies this year. Located in the city of Lexington, University Of Kentucky is a very large public university. University Of Kentucky graduates 71% of students within six years. University Of Kentucky awarded about 28 international/global studies degrees in the most recent data year. International/global Studies graduates of University Of Kentucky earn a median of $26,104 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,368 to complete this degree. Get the full international/global studies details for University Of Kentucky

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Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach placed #20 among the best international/global studies schools. Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of West Palm Beach. Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach graduates 55% of students within six years. Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach awarded about 10 international/global studies degrees in the most recent data year. International/global Studies graduates of Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach earn a median of $54,317 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,787 to complete this degree. See the full international/global studies program report for Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach

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University Of North Carolina At Charlotte came in at #21 for international/global studies this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Charlotte. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 21 international/global studies degrees were awarded at University Of North Carolina At Charlotte in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, international/global studies degree recipients from University Of North Carolina At Charlotte generally make around $32,206. Students borrow a median of $24,250 to complete this degree. Read more about the international/global studies program at University Of North Carolina At Charlotte

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University placed #22 among the best international/global studies schools. Set in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. About 67% of students finish within six years. Liberty University awarded about 15 international/global studies degrees in the most recent data year. International/global Studies graduates of Liberty University earn a median of $30,349 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,914 to complete this degree. Read more about the international/global studies program at Liberty University

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 77 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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