2023 Best International Studies Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region
Finding the Best International Studies School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, international studies was ranked #102 in the country. In fact 7,368 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best International Studies Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 9 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best International Studies Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region
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Top Rocky Mountains Region Schools in International Studies
Our analysis found University of Colorado Boulder to be the best school for international studies students who want to pursue a degree in the Rocky Mountains Region . Located in the city of Boulder, CU - Boulder is a public college with a very large student population.
After completing their degree, international studies graduates from CU - Boulder carry an average student debtload of $18,762. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $491.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is a great place for international studies students. Located in the large city of Denver, CU Anschutz is a public college with a very large student population.
The average amount in student loans that international studies majors at CU Anschutz take out is $27,000.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Utah. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best International Studies Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Located in the city of Salt Lake City, U of U is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that international studies majors at U of U take out is $23,447.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Colorado State University - Fort Collins. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best International Studies Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Colorado State is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Fort Collins.
On average, international studies graduates from Colorado State take out $23,250 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $483, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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The excellent programs at Boise State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best international studies schools in the Rocky Mountains Region . Boise State is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Boise.
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University of Wyoming came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best International Studies Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Located in the town of Laramie, UW is a public school with a fairly large student population.
International Studies majors at UW take out an average of $19,356 in student loans while working on their egree.
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University of Denver came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best International Studies Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Located in the large city of Denver, DU is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
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Brigham Young University - Idaho landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best international studies programs. BYU - I is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Rexburg.
While working on their degree, international studies majors at BYU - I accumulate an average of around $10,931 in student debt.
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With a ranking of #9, University of Northern Colorado did quite well on this year’s best schools for international studies students. University of Northern Colorado is a fairly large public school located in the city of Greeley.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 378 |
| Utah | 148 |
| Idaho | 91 |
| Montana | 2 |
| Wyoming | 22 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to International Studies
International Studies is one of 44 different types of programs to choose from.
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 9 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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