2026 Best International Education Master’s Degree Schools

#1

Teachers College At Columbia University

New York, NY

Teachers College At Columbia University earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in the United States. Located in New York, NY, Teachers College At Columbia University is a private not-for-profit institution. Read the full report on Teachers College At Columbia University

#2

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, IL

Out of the 27 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Loyola University Chicago landed the #2 spot. This private not-for-profit school is set in Chicago, IL. Loyola University Chicago posts a six-year graduation rate of 75%. In-state tuition and fees average $53,710. Typical International Education student debt is $23,521. Read more about Loyola University Chicago

#3

George Washington University

Washington, DC

You'll be in good company at George Washington University, which ranked #3 this year. George Washington University is a private not-for-profit school based in Washington, DC. About 84% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,710. Typical International Education student debt is $22,910. Get the full George Washington University report

#4

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN

A rank of #4 makes Vanderbilt University one of the top choices in the United States. Located in Nashville, TN, Vanderbilt University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $67,498. Graduates carry a median of $13,975 in student loans. More on Vanderbilt University

#5

New York University

New York, NY

Out of the 27 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, New York University landed the #5 spot. New York University is a private not-for-profit school based in New York, NY. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. In-state tuition and fees average $62,796. The median International Education program debt is $21,897. Read the full report on New York University

#6

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, PA

Lehigh University landed the #6 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Bethlehem, PA. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. In-state tuition and fees run about $64,980. Graduates carry a median of $23,008 in student loans. More on Lehigh University

#7

American University

Washington, DC

American University did well this year, earning the #7 position. Located in Washington, DC, American University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $58,771. The median International Education program debt is $24,139. Read more about American University

#8

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, MA

Boston College came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Located in Chestnut Hill, MA, Boston College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 91% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $70,702 in tuition and fees. Boston College International Education students take on a median of $18,101 in debt. More on Boston College

#9

Indiana University Bloomington

Bloomington, IN

Indiana University Bloomington ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best International Education schools. Located in Bloomington, IN, Indiana University Bloomington is a public institution. Indiana University Bloomington posts a six-year graduation rate of 80%. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,144, while out-of-state students pay about $41,891. The median International Education program debt is $20,542. Get the full Indiana University Bloomington report

#10

Sit Graduate Institute

Brattleboro, VT

Sit Graduate Institute did well this year, earning the #10 position. Sit Graduate Institute is a private not-for-profit school based in Brattleboro, VT. In-state tuition and fees average $20,734. More on Sit Graduate Institute

#11

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, TX

Sam Houston State University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best International Education schools. Based in Huntsville, TX, Sam Houston State University is a public institution. Sam Houston State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 55%. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,228, while out-of-state students pay about $19,068. Typical International Education student debt is $24,850. Read the full report on Sam Houston State University

#12

Suny At Albany

Albany, NY

Suny At Albany came in at #12 in this year's ranking. Based in Albany, NY, Suny At Albany is a public institution. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,601, with out-of-state students paying around $30,991. Students borrow a median of $23,521 to complete their International Education program here. Get the full Suny At Albany report

#13

Niagara University

Niagara University, NY

Niagara University landed the #13 spot in the United States this year. Set in Niagara University, NY, Niagara University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. Students from in state pay about $39,345 in tuition and fees. Niagara University International Education students take on a median of $26,208 in debt. Read more about Niagara University

#15

Florida International University

Miami, FL

Florida International University placed #15 among International Education schools in the United States. Set in Miami, FL, Florida International University is a public institution. Florida International University graduates 74% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $6,565 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $18,964. The median International Education program debt is $19,349. Read the full report on Florida International University

#15

Faith Evangelical College And Seminary

Faith Evangelical College And Seminary did well this year, earning the #15 position. Get the full Faith Evangelical College And Seminary report

#16

University Of Wisconsin Madison

University Of Wisconsin Madison did well this year, earning the #16 position. See the full University Of Wisconsin Madison profile

#17

Jacksonville University

Jacksonville University landed the #17 spot in the United States this year. See the full Jacksonville University profile

#18

Harvard University

Harvard University came in at #18 in this year's ranking. More on Harvard University

#19

Arizona State University Skysong

Arizona State University Skysong came in at #19 in this year's ranking. Read more about Arizona State University Skysong

#20

The College Of New Jersey

The College Of New Jersey did well this year, earning the #20 position. Get the full The College Of New Jersey report

#21

Oklahoma State University Main Campus

Oklahoma State University Main Campus did well this year, earning the #21 position. Get the full Oklahoma State University Main Campus report

#22

University Of Nevada Las Vegas

University Of Nevada Las Vegas came in at #22 in this year's ranking. Read more about University Of Nevada Las Vegas

#23

Endicott College

Endicott College ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best International Education schools. See the full Endicott College profile

#24

Georgia State University

Georgia State University came in at #24 in this year's ranking. More on Georgia State University

#25

Duke University

Duke University did well this year, earning the #25 position. Read more about Duke University

#26

University Of Kentucky

University Of Kentucky ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best International Education schools. Read the full report on University Of Kentucky

#27

Kent State University At Kent

Kent State University At Kent placed #27 among International Education schools in the United States. Read more about Kent State University At Kent