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2026 Best International Studies Schools in Indiana

1 Colleges in the United States
115 International Studies Degrees Awarded
$58,588 Avg Early-Career Salary

International 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.

College Factual analyzed 12 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best international studies schools.

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Best Schools for International Studies in Indiana

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 studies degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in International Studies

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Leading the list is Indiana University Bloomington, our #1 school for international studies. This very large public university is located in the city of Bloomington. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 14 international studies degrees were awarded at Indiana University Bloomington in the most recent year. International Studies graduates of Indiana University Bloomington earn a median of $52,123 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,542 to complete this degree. Read more about the international studies program at Indiana University Bloomington

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University Of Notre Dame is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in international studies, landing the #2 spot this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Notre Dame. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Notre Dame awarded about 39 international studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the international studies program make about $69,362 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,891. Read more about the international studies program at University Of Notre Dame

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Purdue University Global
West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University Global came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best international studies schools. Purdue University Global is a very large public school located in the city of West Lafayette. Roughly 33% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 62 international studies students who graduated with this degree at Purdue University Global in the most recent data year. Graduates of the international studies program make about $54,278 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $36,778 to complete this degree. Read more about the international studies program at Purdue University Global

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 12 schools evaluated.

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