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2023 Most Popular Online International Studies Schools

18 Colleges
$34,198 Avg Salary
$21,594 Avg Student Debt

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.

Check out the online international studies programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the United States.

Our analysis found American Public University System to be the most popular school for international studies students who want to pursue an online degree in the United States. American Military University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the town of Charles Town.

The average amount in student loans that international studies majors at American Military University take out is $12,567.

Full International Studies at American Public University System Report

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Central Florida is a great place for international studies students pursuing an online degree. UCF is a very large public school located in the suburb of Orlando.

Full International Studies at University of Central Florida Report

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Arizona State University - Skysong is a great place for international studies students pursuing an online degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Scottsdale, ASU - Skysong is a public college with a fairly 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.

Full International Studies at Arizona State University - Skysong Report

Out of the 18 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Wilmington landed the # 4 spot on the list. 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.

Full International Studies at University of North Carolina at Wilmington Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Carolina State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Online International Studies Schools list. Located in the large 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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#6

Tufts University

Medford, MA

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 large suburb of Medford.

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#7

Ridgewater College

Willmar, MN

With a ranking of #7, Ridgewater College did quite well on this year’s best schools for international studies students. Located in the remote town of Willmar, Ridgewater College is a public school with a small student population.

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#7

Ocean County College

Toms River, NJ

Ocean County College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online International Studies Schools ranking. OCC is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Toms River.

Full International Studies at Ocean County College Report

#7

University of Denver

Denver, CO

University of Denver landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best international studies programs. DU is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Denver.

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Maryville University of Saint Louis ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Online International Studies Schools list. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Maryville U is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

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One of 44 majors within the area of study, international studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Yerpo.

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