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2026 Best International Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

9 Colleges in the United States
374 International Studies Degrees Awarded
$60,603 Avg Early-Career Salary

International Studies programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 77 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for international studies students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for International Studies in the Middle Atlantic Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall international studies education in the Middle Atlantic Region.

Top Schools in International Studies

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No school ranked higher than Pennsylvania State University Main Campus this year for international studies. This very large public university is located in the city of University Park. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. There were roughly 66 international studies students who graduated with this degree at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Read more about the international studies program at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Georgetown University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best international studies schools. Set in the city of Washington, Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. Georgetown University awarded about 35 international studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, international studies degree recipients from Georgetown University generally make around $79,632. Students borrow a median of $16,483 to complete this degree. Get the full international studies details for Georgetown University

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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

A rank of #3 makes University Of Pennsylvania one of the top schools for international studies. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Philadelphia. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 128 international studies degrees were awarded at University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent year. Students who receive their international studies degree from University Of Pennsylvania earn around $204,927 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Pennsylvania graduates carry a median of $16,155 in student loans. Read more about the international studies program at University Of Pennsylvania

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Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Rowan University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best international studies schools. Rowan University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Glassboro. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. There were roughly 17 international studies students who graduated with this degree at Rowan University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the international studies program make about $52,031 in their early career. Rowan University graduates carry a median of $24,488 in student loans. Get the full international studies details for Rowan University

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Stony Brook University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best international studies schools. Located in the suburb of Stony Brook, Stony Brook University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. There were roughly 13 international studies students who graduated with this degree at Stony Brook University in the most recent data year. International Studies graduates of Stony Brook University earn a median of $60,047 early in their careers. Stony Brook University graduates carry a median of $20,537 in student loans. See the full international studies program report for Stony Brook University

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Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Bryn Mawr College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best international studies schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Bryn Mawr. Bryn Mawr College graduates 82% of students within six years. Bryn Mawr College awarded about 14 international studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the international studies program make about $35,668 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,069 to complete this degree. See the full international studies program report for Bryn Mawr College

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University Of Maryland Baltimore County earned the #7 position for international studies this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Baltimore. About 69% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 16 international studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Maryland Baltimore County in the most recent data year. Graduates of the international studies program make about $49,115 in their early career. University Of Maryland Baltimore County graduates carry a median of $20,258 in student loans. More information about a degree in international studies from University Of Maryland Baltimore County

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best international studies schools. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 78% of students complete a degree within six years here. Drexel University awarded about 18 international studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their international studies degree from Drexel University earn around $40,189 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $29,046. More information about a degree in international studies from Drexel University

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Temple University earned the #9 position for international studies this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Philadelphia. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 37 international studies degrees were awarded at Temple University in the most recent year. Graduates of the international studies program make about $30,754 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,125. More information about a degree in international studies from Temple University

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St Lawrence University placed #10 among the best international studies schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Canton. The six-year graduation rate is 79%. About 12 international studies degrees were awarded at St Lawrence University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, international studies degree recipients from St Lawrence University generally make around $26,016. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Get the full international studies details for St Lawrence University

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The New School
New York, NY

The New School earned the #11 position for international studies this year. Set in the city of New York, The New School is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. The New School awarded about 18 international studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their international studies degree from The New School earn around $27,652 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,792 to complete this degree. Get the full international studies details for The New School

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 77 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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