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2026 Best International Studies Schools in Ohio

3 Colleges in the United States
37 International Studies Degrees Awarded
$45,489 Avg Early-Career Salary

International Studies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their international studies programs.

College Factual analyzed 24 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best international studies schools.

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Best Schools for International Studies in Ohio

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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University Of Dayton tops our 2026 ranking of the best international studies schools. University Of Dayton is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Dayton. About 80% of students finish within six years. University Of Dayton awarded about 15 international studies degrees in the most recent data year. International Studies graduates of University Of Dayton earn a median of $32,994 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,199 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in international studies from University Of Dayton

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Case Western Reserve University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best international studies schools. Located in the city of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 87% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 11 international studies students who graduated with this degree at Case Western Reserve University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the international studies program make about $74,459 in their early career. Case Western Reserve University graduates carry a median of $25,106 in student loans. Get the full international studies details for Case Western Reserve University

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Bowling Green State University Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in international studies, ranking #3. Located in the town of Bowling Green, Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a large public university. About 61% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 11 international studies students who graduated with this degree at Bowling Green State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. International Studies graduates of Bowling Green State University Main Campus earn a median of $29,013 early in their careers. Bowling Green State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Read more about the international studies program at Bowling Green State University Main Campus

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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 · 24 schools evaluated.

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