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Most Focused International Studies Schools in the The Plains States Region

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15 Ranked Colleges
5% Top School Degree Focus

International Studies is taught at colleges nationwide, yet a handful of schools devote much more of their degrees to the field than the rest. This ranking identifies the schools most focused on international studies — those where the major represents the largest percentage of degrees awarded.

To build this ranking, College Factual compared the degree focus of the 15 schools in the The Plains States Region offering international studies.

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Most Focused Schools for International Studies in the The Plains States Region

The colleges and universities below are the most focused on international studies in the The Plains States Region, ranked by the share of their degrees awarded in the major.

Top 15 Most Focused International Studies Schools

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Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Leading the list of the most focused international studies schools is Macalester College. Set in the city of Saint Paul, Macalester College is a private not-for-profit institution. At this school, roughly 5% of all degrees awarded are in international studies, or about 25 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full international studies report for Macalester College

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North Central University
Minneapolis, MN

North Central University is one of the most focused international studies schools, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Minneapolis, North Central University is a private not-for-profit university. About 4% of the degrees North Central University awards are in international studies, or about 8 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full international studies report for North Central University

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Luther College
Decorah, IA

A rank of #3 makes Luther College one of the most focused schools for international studies. Located in the town of Decorah, Luther College is a private not-for-profit university. International Studies accounts for around 1% of the degrees granted here, or about 5 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full international studies report for Luther College

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A rank of #4 makes Concordia College At Moorhead one of the most focused schools for international studies. Located in the suburb of Moorhead, Concordia College At Moorhead is a private not-for-profit university. At this school, roughly 1% of all degrees awarded are in international studies, or about 5 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full international studies report for Concordia College At Moorhead

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A rank of #5 makes Washington University In St Louis one of the most focused schools for international studies. Washington University In St Louis is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of St. Louis. About 0.8% of the degrees Washington University In St Louis awards are in international studies, or about 48 graduates in the most recent year. See more about international studies at Washington University In St Louis

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Southeast Missouri State University landed the #6 spot among the most focused international studies schools. Located in the city of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri State University is a public university. At this school, roughly 0.7% of all degrees awarded are in international studies, or about 18 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full international studies report for Southeast Missouri State University

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Southeast Community College Area landed the #7 spot among the most focused international studies schools. Located in the city of Lincoln, Southeast Community College Area is a public university. At this school, roughly 0.6% of all degrees awarded are in international studies, or about 12 graduates in the most recent year. See more about international studies at Southeast Community College Area

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University Of Nebraska At Omaha ranked #8 on our list of the most focused international studies schools. University Of Nebraska At Omaha is a public school located in the city of Omaha. About 0.5% of the degrees University Of Nebraska At Omaha awards are in international studies, or about 17 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full international studies details for University Of Nebraska At Omaha

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University Of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

University Of Kansas comes in at #9 for international studies focus this year. Set in the city of Lawrence, University Of Kansas is a public institution. About 0.5% of the degrees University Of Kansas awards are in international studies, or about 35 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full international studies report for University Of Kansas

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University Of Nebraska Lincoln comes in at #10 for international studies focus this year. University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a public school located in the city of Lincoln. About 0.3% of the degrees University Of Nebraska Lincoln awards are in international studies, or about 19 graduates in the most recent year. See more about international studies at University Of Nebraska Lincoln

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South Dakota State University comes in at #11 for international studies focus this year. Located in the town of Brookings, South Dakota State University is a public university. International Studies accounts for around 0.2% of the degrees granted here, or about 5 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full international studies details for South Dakota State University

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Missouri State University Springfield comes in at #12 for international studies focus this year. Missouri State University Springfield is a public school located in the city of Springfield. International Studies accounts for around 0.2% of the degrees granted here, or about 10 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full international studies report for Missouri State University Springfield

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Wichita State University comes in at #13 for international studies focus this year. Located in the city of Wichita, Wichita State University is a public university. At this school, roughly 0.1% of all degrees awarded are in international studies, or about 6 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full international studies details for Wichita State University

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University Of Central Missouri ranked #14 on our list of the most focused international studies schools. University Of Central Missouri is a public school located in the town of Warrensburg. At this school, roughly 0.1% of all degrees awarded are in international studies, or about 5 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full international studies details for University Of Central Missouri

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University Of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

University Of Iowa landed the #15 spot among the most focused international studies schools. University Of Iowa is a public school located in the city of Iowa City. At this school, roughly 0.1% of all degrees awarded are in international studies, or about 9 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full international studies report for University Of Iowa

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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).

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