2023 Most Popular Online International Studies Schools
Finding the Most Popular Online International Studies School for You
International Studies is the #102 most popular major in the country with 7,368 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right 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.
The Most Popular Online International Studies Schools ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 18 schools in the United States to see which online programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.
2023 Most Popular Online International Studies Schools in the United States
Check out the online international studies programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the United States.
Top 10 Most Popular Online International Studies Schools
Our 2023 rankings named American Public University System the most popular online school in the United States for international studies students. American Military University is a very large private for-profit school located in the fringe town of Charles Town.
The average amount in student loans that international studies majors at American Military University take out is $12,567.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Central Florida. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Online International Studies Schools list. UCF is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Orlando.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Arizona State University - Skysong. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Online International Studies Schools list. Located in the midsize city of Scottsdale, ASU - Skysong is a public school with a very large student population.
After completing their degree, international studies graduates from ASU - Skysong carry an average student debtload of $20,700. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $241.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of North Carolina at Wilmington is a great place for international studies students pursuing an online degree. UNCW is a large public school located in the city of Wilmington.
While working on their degree, international studies majors at UNCW accumulate an average of around $20,500 in student debt.
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The excellent online programs at North Carolina State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best international studies schools in the United States. Located in the city of Raleigh, NC State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
While working on their degree, international studies majors at NC State accumulate an average of around $20,906 in student debt.
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With a ranking of #6, Tufts University did quite well on this year’s best schools for international studies students. Tufts is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Medford.
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Ridgewater College 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 town of Willmar, Ridgewater College is a public school with a small student population.
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Ocean County College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online International Studies Schools ranking. OCC is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Toms River.
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University of Denver did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for international studies students. It came in at #7 on the list. DU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Denver.
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National 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. National University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of La Jolla.
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International Studies Related Majors
One of 44 majors within the area of study, international studies has other similar majors worth exploring.
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 18 schools only.
- 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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