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2023 Most Popular International Studies Schools in Minnesota

21 Colleges
$18,859 Avg Salary
$23,250 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best International Studies School for You

International Studies is the #133 most popular major in Minnesota with 79 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best 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 Minnesota ranking. Our analysis looked at 21 schools in Minnesota 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 following schools top our list of the Most Popular International Studies Colleges.

#1

Macalester College

Saint Paul, MN

Our analysis found Macalester College to be the most popular school for international studies students who want to pursue a degree in Minnesota. Located in the large city of Saint Paul, Macalester is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, international studies graduates from Macalester carry an average student debt load of $19,500.

Read full report on International Studies at Macalester College

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Minnesota State University - Moorhead is a great place for international studies students. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Moorhead, MSU Moorhead is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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#3

Hamline University

Saint Paul, MN

Out of the 21 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Hamline University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Hamline is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Paul.

Full International Studies at Hamline University Report

The excellent programs at The College of Saint Scholastica helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best international studies schools in Minnesota. St. Scholastica is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Duluth.

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The excellent programs at Concordia College at Moorhead helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best international studies schools in Minnesota. Located in the midsize suburb of Moorhead, Concordia College Moorhead is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

International Studies majors at Concordia College Moorhead take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full International Studies at Concordia College at Moorhead Report

#5

Century College

White Bear Lake, MN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Century College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular International Studies Schools in Minnesota list. Located in the suburb of White Bear Lake, Century College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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#7

Crown College

Saint Bonifacius, MN

Crown College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular International Studies Schools in Minnesota ranking. Located in the rural area of Saint Bonifacius, Crown is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#8

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, MN

Saint Cloud State University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular International Studies Schools in Minnesota list. Located in the city of Saint Cloud, St. Cloud State University is a public college with a large student population.

Read full report on International Studies at Saint Cloud State University

Winona State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular International Studies Schools in Minnesota ranking. Located in the distant town of Winona, Winona State is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Read full report on International Studies at Winona State University

#10

Ridgewater College

Willmar, MN

Ridgewater College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular International Studies Schools in Minnesota ranking. Located in the town of Willmar, Ridgewater College is a public college with a small student population.

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Best International Studies Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Most Popular International Studies Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 129
Kansas 88
Iowa 39
Nebraska 91
North Dakota 11
South Dakota 13

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 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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