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2026 Best International/Global Studies Schools in the Southwest Region

12 Colleges in the United States
869 International/Global Studies Degrees Awarded
$39,398 Avg Early-Career Salary

International/Global Studies programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their international/global studies programs.

College Factual analyzed 27 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best international/global studies schools.

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Best Schools for International/Global Studies in the Southwest Region

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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Leading the list is The University Of Texas At Austin, our #1 school for international/global studies. Set in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public institution. The University Of Texas At Austin graduates 89% of students within six years. About 202 international/global studies degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas At Austin in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, international/global studies degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Austin generally make around $42,701. The University Of Texas At Austin graduates carry a median of $18,535 in student loans. More information about a degree in international/global studies from The University Of Texas At Austin

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Texas A And M University College Station came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best international/global studies schools. Set in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public institution. About 84% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 109 international/global studies students who graduated with this degree at Texas A And M University College Station in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, international/global studies degree recipients from Texas A And M University College Station generally make around $41,886. Typical student debt for the program is $18,000. Read more about the international/global studies program at Texas A And M University College Station

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A rank of #3 makes Oklahoma State University Main Campus one of the top schools for international/global studies. This very large public university is located in the town of Stillwater. Oklahoma State University Main Campus graduates 68% of students within six years. There were roughly 22 international/global studies students who graduated with this degree at Oklahoma State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. International/global Studies graduates of Oklahoma State University Main Campus earn a median of $50,993 early in their careers. Oklahoma State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $22,337 in student loans. Read more about the international/global studies program at Oklahoma State University Main Campus

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Arizona State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in international/global studies, ranking #4. This very large public university is located in the city of Tempe. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 129 international/global studies degrees were awarded at Arizona State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, international/global studies degree recipients from Arizona State University generally make around $40,776. Students borrow a median of $20,962 to complete this degree. See the full international/global studies program report for Arizona State University

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Students looking for a strong international/global studies program will find one at University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus, which ranked #5. Located in the suburb of Norman, University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a very large public university. About 75% of students finish within six years. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus awarded about 120 international/global studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the international/global studies program make about $57,208 in their early career. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus graduates carry a median of $21,681 in student loans. Read more about the international/global studies program at University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus

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St Marys University
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St Marys University landed the #6 spot for international/global studies this year. St Marys University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of San Antonio. Roughly 59% of students complete a degree within six years here. St Marys University awarded about 11 international/global studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their international/global studies degree from St Marys University earn around $42,786 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,040. More information about a degree in international/global studies from St Marys University

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University Of North Texas landed the #7 spot for international/global studies this year. University Of North Texas is a very large public school located in the city of Denton. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. There were roughly 65 international/global studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Texas in the most recent data year. Students who receive their international/global studies degree from University Of North Texas earn around $30,621 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,033 to complete this degree. See the full international/global studies program report for University Of North Texas

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Saint Edwards University came in at #8 for international/global studies this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Austin. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. Saint Edwards University awarded about 10 international/global studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the international/global studies program make about $36,305 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,625. Get the full international/global studies details for Saint Edwards University

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Arizona State University Skysong landed the #9 spot for international/global studies this year. Set in the city of Scottsdale, Arizona State University Skysong is a very large public institution. About 79 international/global studies degrees were awarded at Arizona State University Skysong in the most recent year. Students who receive their international/global studies degree from Arizona State University Skysong earn around $37,161 in the first couple years of their career. Arizona State University Skysong graduates carry a median of $21,966 in student loans. Read more about the international/global studies program at Arizona State University Skysong

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University Of Arizona landed the #10 spot for international/global studies this year. Located in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. University Of Arizona awarded about 41 international/global studies degrees in the most recent data year. International/global Studies graduates of University Of Arizona earn a median of $36,978 early in their careers. University Of Arizona graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Read more about the international/global studies program at University Of Arizona

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University Of New Mexico Main Campus placed #11 among the best international/global studies schools. Located in the city of Albuquerque, University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. About 26 international/global studies degrees were awarded at University Of New Mexico Main Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the international/global studies program make about $28,238 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $18,500 to complete this degree. Read more about the international/global studies program at University Of New Mexico Main Campus

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Texas State University San Marcos landed the #12 spot for international/global studies this year. Set in the city of San Marcos, Texas State University San Marcos is a very large public institution. Texas State University San Marcos graduates 55% of students within six years. Texas State University San Marcos awarded about 35 international/global studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, international/global studies degree recipients from Texas State University San Marcos generally make around $37,397. Texas State University San Marcos graduates carry a median of $24,313 in student loans. More information about a degree in international/global studies from Texas State University San Marcos

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The University Of Texas At Arlington ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best international/global studies schools. Set in the city of Arlington, The University Of Texas At Arlington is a very large public institution. The University Of Texas At Arlington graduates 54% of students within six years. About 20 international/global studies degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas At Arlington in the most recent year. Graduates of the international/global studies program make about $29,118 in their early career. The University Of Texas At Arlington graduates carry a median of $25,028 in student loans. Get the full international/global studies details for The University Of Texas At Arlington

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 27 schools evaluated.

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