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2026 Best International/Global Studies Schools in North Carolina

5 Colleges in the United States
118 International/Global Studies Degrees Awarded
$37,537 Avg Early-Career Salary

International/Global Studies is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their international/global studies programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 13 schools to find the best for international/global studies students.

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Best Schools for International/Global Studies in North Carolina

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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Elon University tops our 2026 ranking of the best international/global studies schools. Set in the suburb of Elon, Elon University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. There were roughly 13 international/global studies students who graduated with this degree at Elon University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their international/global studies degree from Elon University earn around $50,463 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,619 to complete this degree. See the full international/global studies program report for Elon University

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North Carolina State University At Raleigh is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in international/global studies, ranking #2. Set in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public institution. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 45 international/global studies degrees were awarded at North Carolina State University At Raleigh in the most recent year. Students who receive their international/global studies degree from North Carolina State University At Raleigh earn around $45,648 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,500. More information about a degree in international/global studies from North Carolina State University At Raleigh

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University Of North Carolina At Wilmington is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in international/global studies, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Wilmington, University Of North Carolina At Wilmington is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 71%. 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. International/global Studies graduates of University Of North Carolina At Wilmington earn a median of $21,830 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $18,750. More information about a degree in international/global studies from University Of North Carolina At Wilmington

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University Of North Carolina At Charlotte is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in international/global studies, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Charlotte, University Of North Carolina At Charlotte is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. University Of North Carolina At Charlotte awarded about 21 international/global studies degrees in the most recent data year. International/global Studies graduates of University Of North Carolina At Charlotte earn a median of $32,206 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,250 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in international/global studies from University Of North Carolina At Charlotte

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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 · 13 schools evaluated.

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