2026 Best International Studies Doctoral Degree Schools

#1

University Of California Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, CA

Our analysis found University Of California Santa Barbara to be the best International Studies school in the United States. This public school is set in Santa Barbara, CA. University Of California Santa Barbara posts a six-year graduation rate of 83%. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,444, compared with $47,332 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,792 to complete their International Studies program here. More on University Of California Santa Barbara

#2

Arizona State University

Tempe, AZ

Out of the 433 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Arizona State University landed the #2 spot. Based in Tempe, AZ, Arizona State University is a public institution. Arizona State University graduates 68% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,223, while out-of-state students pay about $33,139. The median International Studies program debt is $20,962. See the full Arizona State University profile

#3

University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

Cincinnati, OH

A rank of #3 makes University Of Cincinnati Main Campus one of the top choices in the United States. Set in Cincinnati, OH, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a public institution. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,363, with out-of-state students paying around $28,697. Graduates carry a median of $23,530 in student loans. See the full University Of Cincinnati Main Campus profile

#4

University Of Massachusetts Lowell

Lowell, MA

The strong International Studies programs at University Of Massachusetts Lowell earned it the #4 place in the United States. University Of Massachusetts Lowell is a public school based in Lowell, MA. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,966, with out-of-state students paying around $36,264. Students borrow a median of $25,574 to complete their International Studies program here. Read the full report on University Of Massachusetts Lowell

#5

Florida International University

Miami, FL

The strong International Studies programs at Florida International University earned it the #5 place in the United States. Based in Miami, FL, Florida International University is a public institution. About 74% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,565, while out-of-state students pay about $18,964. The median International Studies program debt is $19,349. Get the full Florida International University report

#6

Appalachian State University

Appalachian State University came in at #6 in this year's ranking. See the full Appalachian State University profile

#7

Concordia College At Moorhead

Concordia College At Moorhead placed #7 among International Studies schools in the United States. Read the full report on Concordia College At Moorhead

#8

Sonoma State University

Sonoma State University came in at #8 in this year's ranking. More on Sonoma State University

#9

Barry University

Barry University placed #9 among International Studies schools in the United States. See the full Barry University profile

#10

Hartwick College

Hartwick College landed the #10 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Hartwick College

#11

Rowan University

Rowan University came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Rowan University

#12

Lindenwood University

Lindenwood University did well this year, earning the #12 position. See the full Lindenwood University profile

#13

Manhattan College

Manhattan College did well this year, earning the #13 position. Read more about Manhattan College

#14

Ramapo College Of New Jersey

Ramapo College Of New Jersey landed the #14 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Ramapo College Of New Jersey report

#15

University Of New Mexico Main Campus

University Of New Mexico Main Campus came in at #15 in this year's ranking. Read more about University Of New Mexico Main Campus

#16

Emory And Henry College

Emory And Henry College landed the #16 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Emory And Henry College

#17

Spelman College

Spelman College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best International Studies schools. Get the full Spelman College report

#18

Morehouse College

Morehouse College landed the #18 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Morehouse College

#19

University Of North Texas

University Of North Texas did well this year, earning the #19 position. Read more about University Of North Texas

#20

Emmanuel College Massachusetts

Emmanuel College Massachusetts did well this year, earning the #20 position. Get the full Emmanuel College Massachusetts report

#21

University Of San Francisco

University Of San Francisco placed #21 among International Studies schools in the United States. More on University Of San Francisco

#22

Bethany College West Virginia

Bethany College West Virginia placed #22 among International Studies schools in the United States. See the full Bethany College West Virginia profile

#23

Gannon University

Gannon University placed #23 among International Studies schools in the United States. Get the full Gannon University report

#24

American Public University System

American Public University System ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best International Studies schools. Read more about American Public University System

#25

Marist College

Marist College landed the #25 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Marist College

#26

Northwest University College Of Adult And Professional Studies

Northwest University College Of Adult And Professional Studies landed the #26 spot in the United States this year. See the full Northwest University College Of Adult And Professional Studies profile

#27

Southern Methodist University

Southern Methodist University landed the #27 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Southern Methodist University report

#28

Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University placed #28 among International Studies schools in the United States. Get the full Western Michigan University report

#29

Northwestern University

Northwestern University landed the #29 spot in the United States this year. More on Northwestern University

#30

San Antonio College

San Antonio College ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best International Studies schools. Get the full San Antonio College report

#31

Maryville University Of Saint Louis

Maryville University Of Saint Louis ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best International Studies schools. Get the full Maryville University Of Saint Louis report

#32

Potomac College Herndon

Potomac College Herndon did well this year, earning the #32 position. Read more about Potomac College Herndon

#33

University Of Arizona

University Of Arizona landed the #33 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of Arizona

#34

University Of Florida

University Of Florida came in at #34 in this year's ranking. Read more about University Of Florida

#35

Murray State College

Murray State College placed #35 among International Studies schools in the United States. See the full Murray State College profile

#36

Randolph College

Randolph College placed #36 among International Studies schools in the United States. Read the full report on Randolph College

#37

University Of Colorado Boulder

University Of Colorado Boulder ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best International Studies schools. Get the full University Of Colorado Boulder report

#38

University Of North Carolina At Wilmington

University Of North Carolina At Wilmington landed the #38 spot in the United States this year. More on University Of North Carolina At Wilmington

#39

Chapman University

Chapman University landed the #39 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Chapman University

#40

Jefferson Community And Technical College

Jefferson Community And Technical College landed the #40 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Jefferson Community And Technical College

#41

Delta College

Delta College did well this year, earning the #41 position. Get the full Delta College report

#42

East Carolina University

East Carolina University ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best International Studies schools. Read the full report on East Carolina University

#43

Eastern Mennonite University

Eastern Mennonite University placed #43 among International Studies schools in the United States. Read more about Eastern Mennonite University

#44

Lawrence University

Lawrence University did well this year, earning the #44 position. See the full Lawrence University profile

#45

Southeast Missouri State University

Southeast Missouri State University came in at #45 in this year's ranking. Read more about Southeast Missouri State University

#46

Bemidji State University

Bemidji State University did well this year, earning the #46 position. Get the full Bemidji State University report

#47

Northwest University

Northwest University landed the #47 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Northwest University report

#48

University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh

University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh did well this year, earning the #48 position. See the full University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh profile

#49

American International College

American International College landed the #49 spot in the United States this year. More on American International College

#50

University Of Wyoming

University Of Wyoming placed #50 among International Studies schools in the United States. Read more about University Of Wyoming