2023 Most Popular International Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools
Finding the Best International Studies Bachelor's Degree 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 International Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 352 schools in the United States to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the International Studies program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular International Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular International Studies Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Top 25 Most Popular Schools for a Bachelor's in International Studies
Our analysis found University of California - San Diego to be the most popular school for international studies students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the United States. UCSD is a very large public school located in the city of La Jolla.
Women make up 55% of the international studies majors at the school.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, international studies majors at UCSD accumulate an average of around $16,067 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $247.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of California - Santa Barbara helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular international studies schools in the United States. Located in the suburb of Santa Barbara, UCSB is a public school with a very large student population.
Women make up 65% of the international studies majors at the school.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, international studies majors at UCSB accumulate an average of around $15,626 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $295.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular International Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the city of Ann Arbor, U-M is a public college with a very large student population.
About 75% of the students majoring in international studies at the school are women while 25% are male.
The average amount in student loans that international studies majors at U-M take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $15,044. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $430.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means The University of Texas at Austin is a great place for international studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of Austin, UT Austin is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 198 students majoring in international studies at UT Austin, 23% are male and 77% are female.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, international studies graduates from UT Austin carry an average student debt load of $19,835. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $188.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Colorado Boulder is a great place for international studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. CU - Boulder is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Boulder.
About 54% of the students majoring in international studies at the school are women while 46% are male.
The average amount in student loans that international studies majors at CU - Boulder take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $17,914. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $491, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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University of California - Irvine did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for international studies students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the large city of Irvine, UC Irvine is a public school with a very large student population.
Women make up 61% of the international studies majors at the school.
For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $171.
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Texas A&M University - College Station came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular International Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Texas A&M College Station is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of College Station.
Women make up 67% of the international studies majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that international studies majors at Texas A&M College Station take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $17,407. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $281.
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University of Utah came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular International Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. U of U is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Salt Lake City.
Of the 133 students majoring in international studies at U of U, 32% are male and 68% are female.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, international studies majors at U of U accumulate an average of around $22,921 in student debt.
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University of California - Berkeley came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular International Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the midsize city of Berkeley, UC Berkeley is a public school with a very large student population.
Of the 128 students majoring in international studies at UC Berkeley, 19% are male and 81% are female.
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Arizona State University - Tempe did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for international studies students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Tempe, ASU - Tempe is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 77% of the international studies majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that international studies majors at ASU - Tempe take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $23,477. 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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University of Wisconsin - Madison landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree international studies programs. Located in the city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public college with a very large student population.
Women make up 75% of the international studies majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that international studies majors at UW - Madison take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $19,048.
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American Public University System ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular International Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. American Military University is a very large private for-profit school located in the fringe town of Charles Town.
About 31% of the students majoring in international studies at the school are women while 69% are male.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, international studies graduates from American Military University carry an average student debt load of $19,724.
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University of Florida did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for international studies students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Gainesville, UF is a public school with a very large student population.
About 68% of the students majoring in international studies at the school are women while 32% are male.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, international studies graduates from UF carry an average student debt load of $14,092.
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Boston College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular International Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Boston College is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chestnut Hill.
Women make up 71% of the international studies majors at the school.
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University of Oregon landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree international studies programs. UO is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Eugene.
Women make up 83% of the international studies majors at the school.
On average, international studies graduates from UO take out $21,073 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $640.
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Brigham Young University - Idaho landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree international studies programs. Located in the town of Rexburg, BYU - I is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
About 59% of the students majoring in international studies at the school are women while 41% are male.
International Studies majors at BYU - I take out an average of $13,658 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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With a ranking of #17, University of Central Florida did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for international studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. UCF is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Orlando.
About 54% of the students majoring in international studies at the school are women while 46% are male.
On average, international studies graduates from UCF take out $15,922 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular International Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. University of Oklahoma is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Norman.
Women make up 67% of the international studies majors at the school.
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Brandeis University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular International Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the small city of Waltham, Brandeis is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
About 77% of the students majoring in international studies at the school are women while 23% are male.
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Washington University in St Louis ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular International Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. WUSTL is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Saint Louis.
Women make up 72% of the international studies majors at the school.
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University of North Texas came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular International Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. UNT is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Denton.
Women make up 70% of the international studies majors at the school.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, international studies graduates from UNT carry an average student debt load of $19,215. 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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University of North Carolina at Charlotte ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular International Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the large city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public college with a very large student population.
About 77% of the students majoring in international studies at the school are women while 23% are male.
International Studies majors at UNC Charlotte take out an average of $23,415 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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United States Air Force Academy ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular International Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the town of USAF Academy, USAFA is a public college with a small student population.
Of the 57 students majoring in international studies at USAFA, 53% are male and 47% are female.
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With a ranking of #24, Texas State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for international studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Texas State is a fairly large public school located in the small city of San Marcos.
Of the 56 students majoring in international studies at Texas State, 29% are male and 71% are female.
International Studies majors at Texas State take out an average of $22,321 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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North Carolina State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for international studies students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #25 on the list. Located in the large city of Raleigh, NC State is a public college with a very large student population.
Women make up 75% of the international studies majors at the school.
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Remaining Award Winners
This section shows the rest of the colleges awarded a Most Popular International Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools badge. Showing in this list means the college was ranked in the top 15% of the 352 different United States international studies schools we analyzed.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 52 | Macalester College | Saint Paul, MN |
| 52 | Providence College | Providence, RI |
| 52 | Kansas State University | Manhattan, KS |
| 52 | Liberty University | Lynchburg, VA |
| 52 | University of Maryland - Baltimore County | Baltimore, MD |
Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional popular schools for International Studies students that almost earned our Most Popular International Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 57 | Saint Edward’s University | Austin, TX |
| 57 | University of California - Riverside | Riverside, CA |
| 59 | Rowan University | Glassboro, NJ |
| 59 | Centre College | Danville, KY |
| 61 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | Baton Rouge, LA |
| 61 | Sewanee - The University of the South | Sewanee, TN |
| 61 | University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA |
| 64 | Portland State University | Portland, OR |
| 64 | University of Arizona | Tucson, AZ |
| 66 | Western Michigan University | Kalamazoo, MI |
| 66 | The New School | New York, NY |
| 68 | St Lawrence University | Canton, NY |
| 68 | California State University - Channel Islands | Camarillo, CA |
| 70 | Appalachian State University | Boone, NC |
| 70 | Spelman College | Atlanta, GA |
| 70 | Texas Tech University | Lubbock, TX |
| 70 | University of South Alabama | Mobile, AL |
| 70 | University of Dayton | Dayton, OH |
International Studies by Region
View the Most Popular International Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools for a specific region near you.
| Region |
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| Southeast |
| New England |
| Rocky Mountains |
| Plains States |
| Middle Atlantic |
| Far Western US |
| Southwest |
| Great Lakes |
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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 26 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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