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2025 Best International Studies Schools in North Carolina

5 Colleges in North Carolina
231 International Studies Degrees Awarded
$39,900 Avg Early-Career Salary
International Studies is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #100 most popular degree program in the country. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

College Factual looked at 5 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best International Studies Schools in North Carolina ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 231 degrees in international studies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great International Studies School

Best International Studies Schools in North Carolina Your choice of international studies school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. We derive our Best Overall International Studies School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

International Studies Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in International Studies
Master's Degrees in International Studies

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best International Studies Schools in North Carolina list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for International Studies in North Carolina

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the international studies degree levels they offer.

Top North Carolina Schools in International Studies

1
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In NC

It is difficult to beat University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill if you wish to pursue a degree in international studies. Located in the small city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #38 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UNC Chapel Hill is a great university overall.

There were about 8 international studies students who graduated with this degree at UNC Chapel Hill in the most recent year we have data available.

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2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
55 International Studies Degrees Awarded
$45,648 Median Starting Salary

Every student pursuing a degree in international studies has to take a look at North Carolina State University. Located in the large city of Raleigh, NC State is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #122 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means NC State is a great university overall.

There were about 55 international studies students who graduated with this degree at NC State in the most recent year we have data available. Those international studies students who get their degree from North Carolina State University make $5,748 more than the standard international studies graduate.

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Bachelors Degree Type
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3
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
53 International Studies Degrees Awarded
$32,206 Median Starting Salary

Every student pursuing a degree in international studies has to check out University of North Carolina at Charlotte. UNC Charlotte is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Charlotte. This university ranks 10th out of 93 colleges for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were approximately 53 international studies students who graduated with this degree at UNC Charlotte in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the international studies program report average early career income of $32,206.

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4
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
49 International Studies Degrees Awarded
$21,830 Median Starting Salary

University of North Carolina at Wilmington is a great decision for students pursuing a degree in international studies. UNCW is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Wilmington. This university ranks 12th out of 93 colleges for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were roughly 49 international studies students who graduated with this degree at UNCW in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the international studies program make an average of $21,830 in the first couple years of working.

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5
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$23,073 Median Starting Salary

Appalachian State is a fairly large public university located in the distant town of Boone. This university ranks 11th out of 93 schools for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were approximately 15 international studies students who graduated with this degree at Appalachian State in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the international studies program report average early career wages of $23,073.

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Best International Studies Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best International Studies Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Georgia 287 47
Florida 282 323
Virginia 274 99
Tennessee 269 57
South Carolina 248 49
Kentucky 244 76
Louisiana 242 30
Mississippi 234 6
Arkansas 234 28
Alabama 233 22
West Virginia 207 221

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International Studies is one of 51 different types of Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies programs to choose from.

International Studies Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
International/Globalization Studies 231

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Majors Similar to International Studies

Related Major Annual Graduates
Behavioral Science 557
Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 406
Nutrition Science 214
Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution 154
Interdisciplinary Studies 107
Gerontology 72
Science, Technology & Society 55
Systems Theory 39
Sustainability Science 30
Computational Science 28

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