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2026 Best International Studies Schools in Florida

4 Colleges in the United States
239 International Studies Degrees Awarded
$41,238 Avg Early-Career Salary

International Studies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 12 schools to find the best for international studies students.

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Best Schools for International Studies in Florida

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

Top Schools in International Studies

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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Our analysis ranked University Of Florida the best school in the country for a degree in international studies. Located in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public university. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 65 international studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Florida in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, international studies degree recipients from University Of Florida generally make around $29,043. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete this degree. Get the full international studies details for University Of Florida

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University Of Central Florida is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in international studies, landing the #2 spot this year. University Of Central Florida is a very large public school located in the suburb of Orlando. Roughly 78% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Central Florida awarded about 43 international studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, international studies degree recipients from University Of Central Florida generally make around $38,953. University Of Central Florida graduates carry a median of $20,142 in student loans. Read more about the international studies program at University Of Central Florida

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Florida International University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in international studies, landing the #3 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Miami. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. Florida International University awarded about 102 international studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the international studies program make about $53,017 in their early career. Florida International University graduates carry a median of $19,349 in student loans. Read more about the international studies program at Florida International University

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University Of North Florida came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best international studies schools. Set in the city of Jacksonville, University Of North Florida is a large public institution. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 19 international studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Florida in the most recent data year. Graduates of the international studies program make about $30,861 in their early career. University Of North Florida graduates carry a median of $18,625 in student loans. See the full international studies program report for University Of North Florida

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Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in international studies, ranking #5. Set in the city of West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 10 international studies students who graduated with this degree at Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach in the most recent data year. Students who receive their international studies degree from Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach earn around $54,317 in the first couple years of their career. Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach graduates carry a median of $24,787 in student loans. See the full international studies program report for Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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