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
The colleges and universities below are the best for international studies majors pursuing a .
Top 10 Best International Studies Schools
Our analysis found University of Northern Iowa to be the best school for international studies students who want to pursue a degree in the Plains States Region . Located in the city of Cedar Falls, UNI is a public school 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 large suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that international studies majors at WUSTL take out is $19,000.
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Out of the 17 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Kansas State University landed the # 3 spot on the list. K -State is a very large public school located in the small 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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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Nebraska - Lincoln is a great place for international studies students. Located in the large city of Lincoln, UNL is a public college 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.
Full International Studies at University of Nebraska - Lincoln Report
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 school with a fairly 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 medium-sized city of Fargo, North Dakota State University is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Full International Studies at North Dakota State University - Main Campus Report
Macalester College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best international studies programs. Macalester is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Saint Paul.
International Studies majors at Macalester take out an average of $19,500 in student loans while working on their egree.
With a ranking of #8, Hamline University did quite well on this year’s best schools for international studies students. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Hamline is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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 midsize suburb of Moorhead.
With a ranking of #10, University of Nebraska at Omaha did quite well on this year’s best schools for international studies students. UNOMAHA is a large public school located in the city of Omaha.
The average amount in student loans that international studies majors at UNOMAHA take out is $21,337.
Read full report on International Studies at University of Nebraska at Omaha
Best International Studies Colleges by State
Explore the best international studies schools 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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