2023 Best International Studies Schools in the Plains States 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.
Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best International Studies Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. This report analyzed 17 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best International Studies Schools in the Plains States Region
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Top 10 Best International Studies Schools
Our 2023 rankings named University of Northern Iowa the best school in the Plains States Region for international studies students. Located in the city of Cedar Falls, UNI is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Washington University in St Louis is a great place for international studies students. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
The average amount in student loans that international studies majors at WUSTL take out is $19,000.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Kansas State University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best International Studies Schools in the Plains States Region list. K -State is a very large public school located in the city of Manhattan.
On average, international studies graduates from K -State take out $15,220 in student loans while working on their degree.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Nebraska - Lincoln. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best International Studies Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Lincoln, UNL is a public school with a very large student population.
International Studies majors at UNL take out an average of $19,725 in student loans while working on their egree.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Kansas. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best International Studies Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Lawrence, KU is a public college with a very large student population.
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North Dakota State University - Main Campus landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best international studies programs. Located in the city of Fargo, North Dakota State University is a public college with a large student population.
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Macalester College ranked #7 on this year’s Best International Studies Schools in the Plains States Region list. Macalester is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Paul.
International Studies majors at Macalester take out an average of $19,500 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Hamline University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best International Studies Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Hamline is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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Minnesota State University - Moorhead ranked #9 on this year’s Best International Studies Schools in the Plains States Region list. MSU Moorhead is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Moorhead.
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University of Nebraska at Omaha did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for international studies students. It came in at #10 on the list. UNOMAHA is a large public school located in the large city of Omaha.
The average amount in student loans that international studies majors at UNOMAHA take out is $21,337.
Request InformationBest International Studies Colleges by State
Explore the best international studies colleges for a specific state in the Plains States region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 129 |
| Minnesota | 79 |
| Kansas | 88 |
| Iowa | 39 |
| Nebraska | 91 |
| North Dakota | 11 |
| South Dakota | 13 |
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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 Related Majors
| 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 17 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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