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2026 Best International Studies Schools in New York

3 Colleges in the United States
43 International Studies Degrees Awarded
$37,905 Avg Early-Career Salary

International Studies programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 29 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 New York

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall international studies education in New York.

Top Schools in International Studies

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Leading the list is Stony Brook University, our #1 school for international studies. Set in the suburb of Stony Brook, Stony Brook University is a very large public institution. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 13 international studies degrees were awarded at Stony Brook University in the most recent year. Graduates of the international studies program make about $60,047 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,537 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in international studies from Stony Brook University

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Students looking for a strong international studies program will find one at St Lawrence University, which ranked #2. Set in the town of Canton, St Lawrence University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 79% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 12 international studies degrees were awarded at St Lawrence University in the most recent year. International Studies graduates of St Lawrence University earn a median of $26,016 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Get the full international studies details for St Lawrence University

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The New School
New York, NY

The New School came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best international studies schools. The New School is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. The New School graduates 70% of students within six years. About 18 international studies degrees were awarded at The New School in the most recent 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. See the full international studies program report for The New School

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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 · 29 schools evaluated.

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