International/Global Studies

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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 is known for its extremely competitive admissions process.

Acceptance Rate

13%

Annual Degrees Awarded

22

SAT Score

1,450–1,550

Est. Net Price *

$28,474

Median Starting Salary

$58,822

#2

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

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Every year, Penn receives approximately 54,600 applications from prospective freshman with an acceptance...

Acceptance Rate

6%

Annual Degrees Awarded

70

SAT Score

1,500–1,560

Est. Net Price *

$26,123

Median Starting Salary

$47,646

#3

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

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Generally, the University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

99

SAT Score

1,140–1,340

Est. Net Price *

$22,601

Median Starting Salary

$52,993

#4

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

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Overall, Florida International University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

64%

Annual Degrees Awarded

62

SAT Score

1,070–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$9,881

Median Starting Salary

$50,131

#5

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

University of Maine
Orono, ME

the University of Maine is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

18

SAT Score

1,080–1,340

Est. Net Price *

$17,617

Median Starting Salary

$56,660

#6

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

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

George Mason University is a non selective school. The school receives approximately 20,000 applications...

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

37

SAT Score

1,150–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$18,479

Median Starting Salary

$52,604

#7

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

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

the University of Arizona is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

30

SAT Score

1,110–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$17,075

Median Starting Salary

$52,550

#8

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

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

In general, the University of Southern California is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

12%

Annual Degrees Awarded

29

SAT Score

1,450–1,550

Est. Net Price *

$36,808

Median Starting Salary

$49,280

#9

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

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

71%

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

1,040–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$16,718

Median Starting Salary

$53,077

#10

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

University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA

the University of San Francisco is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

71%

Annual Degrees Awarded

15

SAT Score

1,240–1,410

Est. Net Price *

$42,953

Median Starting Salary

$54,442

#11

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

Chapman University
Orange, CA

Chapman University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,220–1,400

Est. Net Price *

$45,033

Median Starting Salary

$57,979

#12

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

Providence College
Providence, RI

Providence College is a fairly selective school. The school receives about 11,100 applications every...

Acceptance Rate

53%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,280–1,430

Est. Net Price *

$43,970

Median Starting Salary

$64,166

#13

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

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

In general, the University of California-Berkeley is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

11%

Annual Degrees Awarded

15

SAT Score

1,330–1,540

Est. Net Price *

$19,257

Median Starting Salary

$46,900

#14

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

Northwest University
Kirkland, WA

Northwest University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,070–1,330

Est. Net Price *

$23,722

Median Starting Salary

$55,148

#15

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

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

the University of Kansas is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

1,090–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$18,950

Median Starting Salary

$55,504

#16

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

Crown College
Saint Bonifacius, MN

Crown College is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

970–1,150

Est. Net Price *

$25,504

Median Starting Salary

$57,649

#17

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

University of Denver
Denver, CO

the University of Denver is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

1,270–1,420

Est. Net Price *

$42,423

Median Starting Salary

$56,599

#18

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

Multnomah University
Portland, OR

Generally, Multnomah University is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

53%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

990–1,260

Est. Net Price *

$27,695

Median Starting Salary

$55,352

#19

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

Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, FL

Generally, Palm Beach Atlantic University is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,010–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$30,276

Median Starting Salary

$56,418

#20

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

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

17%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,370–1,520

Est. Net Price *

$10,614

Median Starting Salary

$53,130

#21

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

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

the University of Utah is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

1,130–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$12,399

Median Starting Salary

$51,106

#22

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

Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TX

Dallas Baptist University is a non selective school. The school receives 8,519 applications every admission...

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

990–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$27,607

Median Starting Salary

$54,126

#23

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

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

the University of Oregon is a non selective school. The institution receives roughly 37,200 applications...

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,160–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$22,077

Median Starting Salary

$53,715

#24

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

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Overall, the University of Wyoming is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,070–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$12,819

Median Starting Salary

$54,710

#25

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

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

the University of California-Santa Barbara is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

26%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,260–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$16,874

Median Starting Salary

$49,277

#26

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

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

the University of North Texas is a somewhat selective school. They receive 32,016 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,010–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$15,283

Median Starting Salary

$52,967

#27

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

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

In general, the University of St Thomas is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

77%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,190–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$30,137

Median Starting Salary

$59,412

#28

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

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Generally, the University at Buffalo is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

68%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,200–1,390

Est. Net Price *

$18,524

Median Starting Salary

$51,714

#29

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

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL

Loyola University Chicago is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,230–1,390

Est. Net Price *

$37,511

Median Starting Salary

$55,122

#30

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

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Missouri State University-Springfield is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

93%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,040–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$17,677

Median Starting Salary

$54,581

#31

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

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Texas State University is a non selective school. They receive about 28,900 applications every admission...

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

990–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$14,120

Median Starting Salary

$54,123

#32

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

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Central Connecticut State University is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

77%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

950–1,160

Est. Net Price *

$17,088

Median Starting Salary

$54,614

#33

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

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Arizona State University Campus Immersion is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,090–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$14,808

Median Starting Salary

$50,226

#34

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

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

East Carolina University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

92%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,020–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$14,410

Median Starting Salary

$55,434

#35

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

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

The University of Montana is a non selective school. The school receives roughly 8,900 applications each...

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

990–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$16,361

Median Starting Salary

$52,573

#36

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

Northeastern University Professional Programs
Boston, MA

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

114

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$60,060

#37

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

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

55%

Annual Degrees Awarded

70

SAT Score

1,220–1,400

Est. Net Price *

$26,747

Median Starting Salary

$54,015

#38

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

Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education
Kirkland, WA

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

26

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$22,070

Median Starting Salary

$57,508

#39

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

American Public University System
Charles Town, WV

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

94

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$11,172

Median Starting Salary

$55,193

#40

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

CUNY Graduate School and University Center
New York, NY

Acceptance Rate

24%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$51,590

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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 Post masters certificate, 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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Careers

Some top careers related to International/Global Studies, include Political Scientists, which are in high demand. Though there are higher paying jobs, like Political Scientists. The most available position for International/Global Studies majors is Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for International/Global Studies majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for International/Global Studies majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
854
Female Students
458 (53%)
Male Students
396 (46%)

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