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Best International Studies Schools in Texas

2023 Best International Studies Schools in Texas

12 Colleges
$30,954 Avg Salary
$20,582 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best International Studies School for You

In 2020-2021, 600 degrees and certificates were awarded to international studies students who went to a Texas college or university. This makes it the #93 most popular major in the state.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best International Studies Schools in Texas ranking. This report analyzed 12 schools in Texas to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best International Studies Schools in Texas

The colleges and universities below are the best for international studies majors pursuing a .

Top 10 Best International Studies Schools

Our analysis found The University of Texas at Austin to be the best school for international studies students who want to pursue a degree in Texas. UT Austin is a very large public school located in the large city of Austin.

International Studies majors at UT Austin take out an average of $19,500 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $188.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Texas A&M University - College Station. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best International Studies Schools in Texas list. Located in the midsize city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public school with a very large student population.

On average, international studies graduates from Texas A&M College Station take out $16,620 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $281.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southern Methodist University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best International Studies Schools in Texas list. SMU is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Dallas.

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Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas Tech University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best International Studies Schools in Texas list. Texas Tech is a very large public school located in the city of Lubbock.

On average, international studies graduates from Texas Tech take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Out of the 12 schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at Arlington landed the # 5 spot on the list. UT Arlington is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Arlington.

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University of North Texas landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best international studies programs. Located in the city of Denton, UNT is a public college with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, international studies majors at UNT accumulate an average of around $18,750 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $263.

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#7

Texas State University

San Marcos, TX

Texas State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for international studies students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the city of San Marcos, Texas State is a public college with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, international studies majors at Texas State accumulate an average of around $20,544 in student debt.

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Tarleton State University

Stephenville, TX

Tarleton State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for international studies students. It came in at #8 on the list. Tarleton is a large public school located in the remote town of Stephenville.

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MSU Texas

Wichita Falls, TX

MSU Texas did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for international studies students. It came in at #9 on the list. MSU Texas is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize city of Wichita Falls.

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Saint Edward’s University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for international studies students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the city of Austin, St. Edward's University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

International Studies majors at St. Edward's University take out an average of $21,080 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Best International Studies Colleges in the Southwest Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Arizona 215
Oklahoma 228
New Mexico 34

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

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 12 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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