2026 Best International Education Doctoral Degree Schools
Looking for the best International Education doctoral degree programs in the United States? We have ranked 27 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor evaluated schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 International Education Doctoral Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
Our analysis found Teachers College At Columbia University to be the best International Education school in the United States. Located in New York, NY, Teachers College At Columbia University is a private not-for-profit institution. Read more about Teachers College At Columbia University
A rank of #2 makes Lehigh University one of the top choices in the United States. Located in Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $64,980. Students borrow a median of $23,008 to complete their International Education program here. Read more about Lehigh University
You'll be in good company at New York University, which ranked #3 this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in New York, NY. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $62,796. New York University International Education students take on a median of $21,897 in debt. More on New York University
You'll be in good company at Boston College, which ranked #4 this year. Read more about Boston College
The strong International Education programs at American University earned it the #5 place in the United States. More on American University
The College Of New Jersey ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best International Education schools. Read more about The College Of New Jersey
Indiana University Bloomington landed the #7 spot in the United States this year. See the full Indiana University Bloomington profile
Harvard University came in at #8 in this year's ranking. More on Harvard University
Faith Evangelical College And Seminary placed #9 among International Education schools in the United States. More on Faith Evangelical College And Seminary
Sit Graduate Institute landed the #10 spot in the United States this year. More on Sit Graduate Institute
Georgia State University landed the #11 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Georgia State University report
Florida International University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best International Education schools. See the full Florida International University profile
Niagara University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best International Education schools. Read the full report on Niagara University
Vanderbilt University placed #14 among International Education schools in the United States. Get the full Vanderbilt University report
George Washington University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best International Education schools. See the full George Washington University profile
Suny At Albany
Suny At Albany landed the #16 spot in the United States this year. More on Suny At Albany
Duke University
Duke University came in at #17 in this year's ranking. Get the full Duke University report
Jacksonville University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best International Education schools. Read the full report on Jacksonville University
Arizona State University Skysong landed the #19 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Arizona State University Skysong
University Of Nevada Las Vegas came in at #20 in this year's ranking. More on University Of Nevada Las Vegas
University Of Kentucky came in at #21 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on University Of Kentucky
Loyola University Chicago placed #22 among International Education schools in the United States. Read more about Loyola University Chicago
University Of Wisconsin Madison came in at #23 in this year's ranking. More on University Of Wisconsin Madison
Endicott College
Endicott College came in at #24 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Endicott College
Kent State University At Kent did well this year, earning the #25 position. More on Kent State University At Kent
Rest of the Top 15% Best International Education Doctoral Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
Sam Houston State University placed #26 among International Education schools in the United States. Read the full report on Sam Houston State University
Oklahoma State University Main Campus did well this year, earning the #27 position. Read more about Oklahoma State University Main Campus
Related International Education Rankings
Explore other degree levels:
- Best International Education Schools (All Levels)
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- Best International Education Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best International Education Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best International Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best International Education Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best International Education Master’s Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 27 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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