2026 Best International Studies Schools in Tennessee

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 6 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 Tennessee

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Best Schools for International Studies in Tennessee

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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Sewanee The University Of The South
Sewanee, TN

23 International Studies Degrees Awarded

$42,390 Median Starting Salary

Sewanee The University Of The South is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in international studies. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of Sewanee. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 23 international studies students who graduated with this degree at Sewanee The University Of The South in the most recent data year. Students who receive their international studies degree from Sewanee The University Of The South earn around $42,390 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,500. More information about a degree in international studies from Sewanee The University Of The South

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The University Of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

13 International Studies Degrees Awarded

$49,826 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong international studies program will find one at The University Of Tennessee, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Knoxville, The University Of Tennessee is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. There were roughly 13 international studies students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Tennessee in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, international studies degree recipients from The University Of Tennessee generally make around $49,826. The University Of Tennessee graduates carry a median of $22,859 in student loans. See the full international studies program report for The University Of Tennessee

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 · 6 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.