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#1 #1 Best College for International/Global Studies in the U.S. University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN Notre Dame’s undergraduate program offers sixty-seven degrees within four colleges (Arts and Letters, Science, Engineering, and Business) and the Architectural School....view more Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 58 SAT Score 1,460–1,550 Median Starting Salary $58,822
#2 #2 Best College for International/Global Studies in the U.S. Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA At Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors students study are Finance, General, Information Science/Studies, Psychology, and General. In fact, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus awards 577 degrees annually to Finance, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 70 SAT Score 1,250–1,430 Median Starting Salary $54,015
#3 #3 Best College for International/Global Studies in the U.S. University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK At the University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Zoology/Animal Biology....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 106 SAT Score 1,140–1,340 Median Starting Salary $52,993
#4 #4 Best College for International/Global Studies in the U.S. University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA The University of Pennsylvania provides undergraduates with 89 choices for majors in four different schools: College of Arts and Sciences, Penn Engineering, School of Nursing, and The Wharton School for business....view more Acceptance Rate 5% Annual Degrees Awarded 76 SAT Score 1,500–1,570 Median Starting Salary $47,646
#5 #5 Best College for International/Global Studies in the U.S. University of Maine Orono, ME At the University of Maine, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,060–1,360 Median Starting Salary $56,660
#6 #6 Best College for International/Global Studies in the U.S. Florida International University Miami, FL Each year, Florida International University awards about 1536 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, General, Hospitality Administration/Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 58 SAT Score 1,080–1,270 Median Starting Salary $50,131
#7 #7 Best College for International/Global Studies in the U.S. University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Every year, the University of Kansas grants about 273 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Journalism, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,050–1,310 Median Starting Salary $55,504
#8 #8 Best College for International/Global Studies in the U.S. George Mason University Fairfax, VA Annually, George Mason University awards around 645 degrees to those studying Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Information Technology, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Police Science....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 37 SAT Score 1,170–1,370 Median Starting Salary $52,604
#9 #9 Best College for International/Global Studies in the U.S. University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA At the University of Southern California, the most popular majors students study are Management Science, Computer Science, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric. In fact, the University of Southern California awards 1221 degrees annually to Management Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 10% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 1,440–1,550 Median Starting Salary $49,280
#10 #10 Best College for International/Global Studies in the U.S. University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA At the University of San Francisco, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, the University of San Francisco awards 227 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,200–1,390 Median Starting Salary $54,442
#11 #11 Best College for International/Global Studies in the U.S. University of Arizona Tucson, AZ Every year, the University of Arizona awards around 469 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Physiology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,100–1,330 Median Starting Salary $52,550
#12 #12 Best College for International/Global Studies in the U.S. Northwest University Kirkland, WA Annually, Northwest University grants about 43 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Communication, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,020–1,320 Median Starting Salary $55,148
#13 #13 Best College for International/Global Studies in the U.S. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Behavioral Sciences, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 15% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,350–1,520 Median Starting Salary $53,130
#14 #14 Best College for International/Global Studies in the U.S. Providence College Providence, RI Each year, Providence College grants around 156 degrees to those studying Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, and......view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,110–1,340 Median Starting Salary $64,166
#15 #15 Best College for International/Global Studies in the U.S. Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education Kirkland, WA Each year, Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education grants about 48 degrees to students majoring in Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $57,508
#16 #16 Best College for International/Global Studies in the U.S. University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT At the University of Utah, the most popular majors students study are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Communication, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, the University of Utah awards 442 degrees every year to Research and Experimental Psychology, Other majors....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,130–1,350 Median Starting Salary $51,106
#17 #17 Best College for International/Global Studies in the U.S. Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK At Oklahoma State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Median Starting Salary $53,077
#18 #18 Best College for International/Global Studies in the U.S. University of Denver Denver, CO Annually, the University of Denver awards about 121 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Finance, General, International Relations and Affairs, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,280–1,420 Median Starting Salary $56,599
#19 #19 Best College for International/Global Studies in the U.S. Multnomah University Portland, OR Each year, Multnomah University awards around 27 degrees to students studying Bible/Biblical Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and International/Global Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,050–1,220 Median Starting Salary $55,352
#20 #20 Best College for International/Global Studies in the U.S. Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach, FL Each year, Palm Beach Atlantic University awards around 87 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 990–1,220 Median Starting Salary $56,418
#21 #21 Best College for International/Global Studies in the U.S. Crown College Saint Bonifacius, MN Annually, Crown College awards about 22 degrees to those studying Counseling Psychology, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Religious Education, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $57,649
#22 #22 Best College for International/Global Studies in the U.S. University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA At the University of California-Berkeley, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer Science, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, and Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology....view more Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,330–1,540 Median Starting Salary $46,900
#23 #23 Best College for International/Global Studies in the U.S. University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH At the University of New Hampshire-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,100–1,340 Median Starting Salary $60,152
#24 #24 Best College for International/Global Studies in the U.S. Texas State University San Marcos, TX Each year, Texas State University awards around 502 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 990–1,210 Median Starting Salary $54,123
#25 #25 Best College for International/Global Studies in the U.S. Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN At Indiana University-Bloomington, the three most popular college majors students study are Business/Commerce, General, Public Administration, and Mass Communication/Media Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,200–1,420 Median Starting Salary $57,510
#26 #26 Best College for International/Global Studies in the U.S. University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA Annually, the University of California-Santa Barbara awards around 661 degrees to students studying Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Sociology, Communication, General, and Experimental Psychology....view more Acceptance Rate 33% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,260–1,480 Median Starting Salary $49,277
#27 #27 Best College for International/Global Studies in the U.S. Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT Every year, Central Connecticut State University awards about 149 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Criminology, Business Administration and Management, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 890–1,130 Median Starting Salary $54,614
#28 #28 Best College for International/Global Studies in the U.S. University of Oregon Eugene, OR Every year, the University of Oregon grants about 567 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Advertising, Social Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,140–1,370 Median Starting Salary $53,715
#29 #29 Best College for International/Global Studies in the U.S. University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA At the University of California-Irvine, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business/Managerial Economics, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 29% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,240–1,440 Median Starting Salary $49,406
#30 #30 Best College for International/Global Studies in the U.S. Chapman University Orange, CA At Chapman University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,280–1,440 Median Starting Salary $57,979
#31 #31 Best College for International/Global Studies in the U.S. University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY Each year, the University at Buffalo awards around 693 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,220–1,390 Median Starting Salary $51,714
#32 #32 Best College for International/Global Studies in the U.S. University of Wyoming Laramie, WY Each year, the University of Wyoming awards around 158 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Median Starting Salary $54,710
#33 #33 Best College for International/Global Studies in the U.S. University of North Texas Denton, TX At the University of North Texas, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, and General Studies. In fact, the University of North Texas grants 606 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 990–1,240 Median Starting Salary $52,967
#34 #34 Best College for International/Global Studies in the U.S. Dallas Baptist University Dallas, TX Each year, Dallas Baptist University awards about 60 degrees to students studying Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 980–1,230 Median Starting Salary $54,126
#35 #35 Best College for International/Global Studies in the U.S. Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO Annually, Missouri State University-Springfield grants about 259 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,020–1,250 Median Starting Salary $54,581
#36 #36 Best College for International/Global Studies in the U.S. East Carolina University Greenville, NC Annually, East Carolina University grants around 351 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Median Starting Salary $55,434
#37 #37 Best College for International/Global Studies in the U.S. Concordia University-Irvine Irvine, CA Every year, Concordia University-Irvine grants about 123 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,050–1,300 Median Starting Salary $55,716
#38 #38 Best College for International/Global Studies in the U.S. Columbia International University Columbia, SC At Columbia International University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, and Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 950–1,210 Median Starting Salary $57,893
#39 #39 Best College for International/Global Studies in the U.S. Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA At Northeastern University Professional Programs, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 119 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $60,060
#40 #40 Best College for International/Global Studies in the U.S. American Public University System Charles Town, WV At American Public University System, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Intelligence, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 120 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,193
#41 #41 Best College for International/Global Studies in the U.S. CUNY Graduate School and University Center New York, NY At CUNY Graduate School and University Center, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Services Administration, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 39% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,590
#42 #42 Best College for International/Global Studies in the U.S. Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ At Arizona State University Digital Immersion, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 860–1,020 Median Starting Salary $53,703
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About International/Global Studies

A program that focuses on global and international issues from the perspective of the social sciences, social services, and related fields.

While International/Global Studies offers degrees up to the Masters degree, most students earn a Bachelors degree. Students study International/Global Studies all over the country, though the major at the Masters degree level has the most graduates in Pennsylvania. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in International/Global Studies is $43,300.

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Student Demographics

Total Students

938

Female Students

513 (54%)

Male Students

425 (45%)

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International/Global Studies

#1 Best College for International/Global Studies in the U.S.

11%

58

1,460–1,550

$58,822

#2 Best College for International/Global Studies in the U.S.

61%

70

1,250–1,430

$54,015

#3 Best College for International/Global Studies in the U.S.

77%

106

1,140–1,340

$52,993

#4 Best College for International/Global Studies in the U.S.

5%

76

1,500–1,570

$47,646

#5 Best College for International/Global Studies in the U.S.

97%

18

1,060–1,360

$56,660

#6 Best College for International/Global Studies in the U.S.

55%

58

1,080–1,270

$50,131

#7 Best College for International/Global Studies in the U.S.

93%

22

1,050–1,310

$55,504

#8 Best College for International/Global Studies in the U.S.

87%

37

1,170–1,370

$52,604

#9 Best College for International/Global Studies in the U.S.

10%

24

1,440–1,550

$49,280

#10 Best College for International/Global Studies in the U.S.

62%

18

1,200–1,390

$54,442

#11 Best College for International/Global Studies in the U.S.

86%

25

1,100–1,330

$52,550

#12 Best College for International/Global Studies in the U.S.

81%

8

1,020–1,320

$55,148

#13 Best College for International/Global Studies in the U.S.

15%

15

1,350–1,520

$53,130

#14 Best College for International/Global Studies in the U.S.

51%

6

1,110–1,340

$64,166

#15 Best College for International/Global Studies in the U.S.

93%

11

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$57,508

#16 Best College for International/Global Studies in the U.S.

86%

16

1,130–1,350