2026 Best International Studies Schools in Kentucky

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 8 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for international studies students pursuing a degree.

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• Best International Studies Schools in Kentucky

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Best Schools for International Studies in Kentucky

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

Top Schools in International Studies

1

Centre College
Danville, KY

Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type

15 International Studies Degrees Awarded

$35,367 Median Starting Salary

No school ranked higher than Centre College this year for international studies. Centre College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Danville. Roughly 81% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 15 international studies students who graduated with this degree at Centre College in the most recent data year. International Studies graduates of Centre College earn a median of $35,367 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Get the full international studies details for Centre College

2

University Of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

28 International Studies Degrees Awarded

$26,104 Median Starting Salary

University Of Kentucky came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best international studies schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Lexington. The six-year graduation rate is 71%. There were roughly 28 international studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Kentucky in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, international studies degree recipients from University Of Kentucky generally make around $26,104. University Of Kentucky graduates carry a median of $25,368 in student loans. Get the full international studies details for University Of Kentucky

Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 8 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.