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Best International Studies Schools in Massachusetts

2023 Best International Studies Schools in Massachusetts

10 Colleges
$46,654 Avg Salary
$24,000 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best International Studies School for You

International Studies is the #87 most popular major in Massachusetts with 311 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best International Studies Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in Massachusetts to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best International Studies Schools in Massachusetts

The following schools top our list of the Best International Studies Colleges.

Top 10 Best International Studies Schools

#1

Tufts University

Medford, MA

Our 2023 rankings named Tufts University the best school in Massachusetts for international studies students. Located in the suburb of Medford, Tufts is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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#2

Bentley University

Waltham, MA

The excellent programs at Bentley University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best international studies schools in Massachusetts. Bentley is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Waltham.

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#3

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, MA

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Boston College is a great place for international studies students. Located in the small city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, international studies graduates from Boston College carry an average student debtload of $18,000.

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#4

Brandeis University

Waltham, MA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Brandeis University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best International Studies Schools in Massachusetts list. Brandeis is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Waltham.

After completing their degree, international studies graduates from Brandeis carry an average student debtload of $27,000.

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#5

College of the Holy Cross

Worcester, MA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend College of the Holy Cross. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best International Studies Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the medium-sized city of Worcester, Holy Cross is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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With a ranking of #6, University of Massachusetts - Boston did quite well on this year’s best schools for international studies students. UMass Boston is a large public school located in the city of Boston.

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University of Massachusetts - Lowell landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best international studies programs. UMass Lowell is a large public school located in the large suburb of Lowell.

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#8

Lesley University

Cambridge, MA

Lesley University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best International Studies Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Lesley is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Cambridge.

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Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best international studies programs. Located in the city of Boston, Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

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Emmanuel College Massachusetts came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best International Studies Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Emmanuel Boston is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston.

While working on their degree, international studies majors at Emmanuel Boston accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.

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Best International Studies Colleges in the New England Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Connecticut 18
New Hampshire 0
Maine 54
Rhode Island 39
Vermont 19

International Studies is one of 44 different types of programs to choose from.

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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