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2026 Best International/Global Studies Schools in Virginia

3 Colleges in the United States
57 International/Global Studies Degrees Awarded
$49,099 Avg Early-Career Salary

International/Global Studies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 10 schools to find the best for international/global studies students.

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Best Schools for International/Global Studies in Virginia

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

Top Schools in International/Global Studies

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No school ranked higher than George Mason University this year for international/global studies. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, George Mason University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. About 30 international/global studies degrees were awarded at George Mason University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, international/global studies degree recipients from George Mason University generally make around $63,131. Students borrow a median of $23,529 to complete this degree. Get the full international/global studies details for George Mason University

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University Of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA

University Of Richmond came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best international/global studies schools. Set in the city of University of Richmond, University Of Richmond is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. University Of Richmond graduates 85% of students within six years. University Of Richmond awarded about 12 international/global studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the international/global studies program make about $53,815 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,634. More information about a degree in international/global studies from University Of Richmond

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in international/global studies, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. Liberty University awarded about 15 international/global studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the international/global studies program make about $30,349 in their early career. Liberty University graduates carry a median of $22,914 in student loans. See the full international/global studies program report for Liberty University

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 10 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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