2023 Best International Studies Schools in Illinois
Finding the Best International Studies School for You
With 121 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, international studies is the #150 most popular major in Illinois.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best International Studies Schools in Illinois ranking. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in Illinois to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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Featured International Studies Programs
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2023 Best International Studies Schools in Illinois
Check out the international studies programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top Illinois Schools in International Studies
Our analysis found University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to be the best school for international studies students who want to pursue a degree in Illinois. Located in the small city of Champaign, UIUC is a public school with a very large student population.
International Studies majors at UIUC take out an average of $21,500 in student loans while working on their egree.
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The excellent programs at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best international studies schools in Illinois. SIUE is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Edwardsville.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Illinois College is a great place for international studies students. Illinois College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Jacksonville.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 334 |
| Ohio | 132 |
| Indiana | 80 |
| Wisconsin | 180 |
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International Studies Related Rankings by Major
One of 44 majors within the area of study, international studies has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Majors Related to International Studies
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 34,975 |
| Biological & Physical Science | 30,075 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 9,074 |
| Nutrition Science | 5,330 |
| Behavioral Science | 4,169 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 3 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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 the rest 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).
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