2023 Best International Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Finding the Best International Studies School for You
International Studies is the #102 most popular major in the country with 7,368 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best International Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 10 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best International Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
The following schools top our list of the Best International Studies Colleges.
Top 10 Best International Studies Schools
Our analysis found University of Pennsylvania to be the best school for international studies students who want to pursue a degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Carnegie Mellon University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best International Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Carnegie Mellon is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh.
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Out of the 10 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Salisbury University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Salisbury, Salisbury is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Drexel University is a great place for international studies students. Drexel is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia.
On average, international studies graduates from Drexel take out $29,500 in student loans while working on their degree.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Maryland - Baltimore County is a great place for international studies students. UMBC is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Baltimore.
International Studies majors at UMBC take out an average of $26,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
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St Lawrence University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best international studies programs. Located in the town of Canton, St. Lawrence is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that international studies majors at St. Lawrence take out is $26,000.
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Temple University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best International Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Temple is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Philadelphia.
The average amount in student loans that international studies majors at Temple take out is $23,751.
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Hofstra University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best international studies programs. Hofstra is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Hempstead.
After completing their degree, international studies graduates from Hofstra carry an average student debtload of $25,000. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $637, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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The New School ranked #9 on this year’s Best International Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large city of New York, New School University is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
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College of Staten Island CUNY came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best International Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. CSI is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Staten Island.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 341 |
| New York | 158 |
| Maryland | 49 |
| New Jersey | 46 |
| District of Columbia | 5 |
| Delaware | 1 |
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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.
Majors Similar 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 10 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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