International Studies is offered at a wide range of schools across the country, but only at some does it account for a large share of the degrees the school grants. The schools below are the most focused on international studies in the United States, measured by the share of their degrees in the field.
To build this ranking, College Factual compared the degree focus of the 164 schools in the United States offering international studies.
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California Maritime Academy tops our list of the most focused international studies schools. California Maritime Academy is a public school located in the city of Vallejo. At this school, roughly 8% of all degrees awarded are in international studies, or about 20 graduates in the most recent year.
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Sewanee The University Of The South is one of the most focused international studies schools, landing the #2 spot this year. Sewanee The University Of The South is a private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Sewanee. About 5% of the degrees Sewanee The University Of The South awards are in international studies, or about 23 graduates in the most recent year.
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A rank of #3 makes Centre College one of the most focused schools for international studies. Located in the town of Danville, Centre College is a private not-for-profit university. International Studies accounts for around 5% of the degrees granted here, or about 15 graduates in the most recent year.
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A rank of #4 makes Macalester College one of the most focused schools for international studies. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Macalester College is a private not-for-profit university. About 5% of the degrees Macalester College awards are in international studies, or about 25 graduates in the most recent year.
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North Central University ranks #5 for international studies by degree focus. Located in the city of Minneapolis, North Central University is a private not-for-profit university. International Studies accounts for around 4% of the degrees granted here, or about 8 graduates in the most recent year.
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Colby College ranked #6 on our list of the most focused international studies schools. Located in the town of Waterville, Colby College is a private not-for-profit university. International Studies accounts for around 3% of the degrees granted here, or about 18 graduates in the most recent year.
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Spelman College landed the #7 spot among the most focused international studies schools. Spelman College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Atlanta. International Studies accounts for around 3% of the degrees granted here, or about 31 graduates in the most recent year.
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University Of California San Diego placed #8 for international studies by degree focus. Located in the city of La Jolla, University Of California San Diego is a public university. International Studies accounts for around 3% of the degrees granted here, or about 384 graduates in the most recent year.
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Bryn Mawr College comes in at #9 for international studies focus this year. Bryn Mawr College is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Bryn Mawr. International Studies accounts for around 3% of the degrees granted here, or about 14 graduates in the most recent year.
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Warren Wilson College comes in at #10 for international studies focus this year. Set in the rural area of Swannanoa, Warren Wilson College is a private not-for-profit institution. At this school, roughly 3% of all degrees awarded are in international studies, or about 5 graduates in the most recent year.
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Northeastern University Global Network comes in at #11 for international studies focus this year. Located in the city of Boston, Northeastern University Global Network is a private not-for-profit university. At this school, roughly 3% of all degrees awarded are in international studies, or about 127 graduates in the most recent year.
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Northwest University College Of Adult And Professional Studies ranked #12 on our list of the most focused international studies schools. Set in the suburb of Kirkland, Northwest University College Of Adult And Professional Studies is a private not-for-profit institution. About 3% of the degrees Northwest University College Of Adult And Professional Studies awards are in international studies, or about 5 graduates in the most recent year.
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Kenyon College comes in at #13 for international studies focus this year. Kenyon College is a private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Gambier. At this school, roughly 2% of all degrees awarded are in international studies, or about 9 graduates in the most recent year.
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St Lawrence University comes in at #14 for international studies focus this year. Set in the town of Canton, St Lawrence University is a private not-for-profit institution. International Studies accounts for around 2% of the degrees granted here, or about 12 graduates in the most recent year.
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University Of California Santa Barbara placed #15 for international studies by degree focus. Set in the suburb of Santa Barbara, University Of California Santa Barbara is a public institution. At this school, roughly 2% of all degrees awarded are in international studies, or about 133 graduates in the most recent year.
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College Of The Holy Cross ranked #16 on our list of the most focused international studies schools. Located in the city of Worcester, College Of The Holy Cross is a private not-for-profit university. International Studies accounts for around 2% of the degrees granted here, or about 13 graduates in the most recent year.
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John Brown University placed #17 for international studies by degree focus. Set in the town of Siloam Springs, John Brown University is a private not-for-profit institution. At this school, roughly 2% of all degrees awarded are in international studies, or about 8 graduates in the most recent year.
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University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus landed the #18 spot among the most focused international studies schools. Set in the suburb of Norman, University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a public institution. International Studies accounts for around 2% of the degrees granted here, or about 120 graduates in the most recent year.
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Brandeis University placed #19 for international studies by degree focus. Located in the city of Waltham, Brandeis University is a private not-for-profit university. At this school, roughly 2% of all degrees awarded are in international studies, or about 22 graduates in the most recent year.
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Luther College comes in at #20 for international studies focus this year. Set in the town of Decorah, Luther College is a private not-for-profit institution. At this school, roughly 1% of all degrees awarded are in international studies, or about 5 graduates in the most recent year.
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Saint Marys College ranked #21 on our list of the most focused international studies schools. Set in the suburb of Notre Dame, Saint Marys College is a private not-for-profit institution. At this school, roughly 1% of all degrees awarded are in international studies, or about 5 graduates in the most recent year.
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Trinity College ranked #22 on our list of the most focused international studies schools. Set in the city of Hartford, Trinity College is a private not-for-profit institution. At this school, roughly 1% of all degrees awarded are in international studies, or about 8 graduates in the most recent year.
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American Public University System landed the #23 spot among the most focused international studies schools. Set in the town of Charles Town, American Public University System is a private for-profit institution. About 1% of the degrees American Public University System awards are in international studies, or about 228 graduates in the most recent year.
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Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach ranked #24 on our list of the most focused international studies schools. Set in the city of West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach is a private not-for-profit institution. International Studies accounts for around 1% of the degrees granted here, or about 10 graduates in the most recent year.
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Flagler College St Augustine placed #25 for international studies by degree focus. Located in the suburb of Saint Augustine, Flagler College St Augustine is a private not-for-profit university. International Studies accounts for around 1% of the degrees granted here, or about 8 graduates in the most recent year.
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Rest of the Top 50 Most Focused International Studies Schools
Not far behind, these schools also devote a large share of their degrees to international studies:
The ranking above is published by College Factual. Schools are ranked by degree focus — the share of the school’s total degree completions that are in the program, drawn from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
