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2026 Best International Studies Schools in Arizona

3 Colleges in the United States
249 International Studies Degrees Awarded
$38,305 Avg Early-Career Salary

International Studies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. 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 5 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 Arizona

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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Leading the list is Arizona State University, our #1 school for international studies. This very large public university is located in the city of Tempe. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 129 international studies degrees were awarded at Arizona State University in the most recent year. International Studies graduates of Arizona State University earn a median of $40,776 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,962 to complete this degree. See the full international studies program report for Arizona State University

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Students looking for a strong international studies program will find one at Arizona State University Skysong, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Scottsdale, Arizona State University Skysong is a very large public institution. About 79 international studies degrees were awarded at Arizona State University Skysong in the most recent year. International Studies graduates of Arizona State University Skysong earn a median of $37,161 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,966. More information about a degree in international studies from Arizona State University Skysong

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University Of Arizona is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in international studies, ranking #3. Set in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public institution. About 68% of students finish within six years. About 41 international studies degrees were awarded at University Of Arizona in the most recent year. Graduates of the international studies program make about $36,978 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree. Get the full international studies details for University Of Arizona

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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 · 5 schools evaluated.

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