2023 Best International Studies Schools in Massachusetts
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
Our analysis found Tufts University to be the best school for international studies students who want to pursue a degree in Massachusetts. Located in the large suburb of Medford, Tufts is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
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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 city of Waltham.
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Out of the 10 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Boston College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a private not-for-profit school with a 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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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 moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Waltham.
After completing their degree, international studies graduates from Brandeis carry an average student debtload of $27,000.
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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 city of Worcester, Holy Cross is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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University of Massachusetts - Boston landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best international studies programs. UMass Boston is a fairly 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 fairly large public school located in the suburb of Lowell.
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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 midsize city of Cambridge.
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Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for international studies students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the large city of Boston, Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
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With a ranking of #10, Emmanuel College Massachusetts did quite well on this year’s best schools for international studies students. 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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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Connecticut | 18 |
| New Hampshire | 0 |
| Maine | 54 |
| Rhode Island | 39 |
| Vermont | 19 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to International Studies
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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