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2023 Most Popular International Studies Schools in Massachusetts

21 Colleges
$46,654 Avg Salary
$24,000 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best International Studies School for You

International Studies is the #87 most popular major in Massachusetts with 311 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one 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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular International Studies Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Our analysis looked at 21 schools in Massachusetts to see which 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.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for international studies majors pursuing a .

#1

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, MA

Our 2023 rankings named Boston College the most popular school in Massachusetts for international studies students. Located in the small city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, international studies graduates from Boston College carry an average student debt load of $18,000.

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#2

Brandeis University

Waltham, MA

The excellent programs at Brandeis University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best international studies schools in Massachusetts. Brandeis is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Waltham.

On average, international studies graduates from Brandeis take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Out of the 21 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Boston, Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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#4

College of the Holy Cross

Worcester, MA

Out of the 21 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, College of the Holy Cross landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Worcester, Holy Cross is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Massachusetts - Boston is a great place for international studies students. UMass Boston is a large public school located in the large city of Boston.

Full International Studies at University of Massachusetts - Boston Report

#6

Lesley University

Cambridge, MA

Lesley University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular International Studies Schools in Massachusetts list. Lesley is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Cambridge.

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Emmanuel College Massachusetts came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular International Studies Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Emmanuel Boston is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Boston.

After completing their degree, international studies graduates from Emmanuel Boston carry an average student debt load of $27,000.

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#8

Clark University

Worcester, MA

Clark University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular International Studies Schools in Massachusetts list. Clark is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Worcester.

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#9

Merrimack College

North Andover, MA

Merrimack College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for international studies students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the suburb of North Andover, Merrimack is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

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#10

Assumption University

Worcester, MA

Assumption University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular international studies programs. Assumption is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Worcester.

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Best International Studies Colleges in the New England Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Connecticut 18
New Hampshire 0
Maine 54
Rhode Island 39
Vermont 19

International Studies is one of 44 different types of programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to International Studies

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 21 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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