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2025 Best International Studies Schools in Texas

7 Colleges in Texas
552 International Studies Degrees Awarded
$39,900 Avg Early-Career Salary
A degree in international studies is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #100 out of 395 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 7 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best International Studies Schools in Texas ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 552 degrees in international studies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great International Studies School

Best International Studies Schools in Texas Your choice of international studies school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall International Studies School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

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 Texas list, to help you choose the best school for you. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for International Studies in Texas

The schools below may not offer all types of international studies degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

Top Texas Schools in International Studies

1
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
193 International Studies Degrees Awarded
$42,701 Median Starting Salary

The University of Texas at Austin is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in international studies. UT Austin is a very large public university located in the city of Austin. A Best Colleges rank of #46 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UT Austin is a great university overall.

There were approximately 193 international studies students who graduated with this degree at UT Austin in the most recent data year. Those international studies students who get their degree from The University of Texas at Austin receive $2,801 more than the average international studies grad.

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2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
143 International Studies Degrees Awarded
$41,886 Median Starting Salary

It is hard to beat Texas A&M University - College Station if you want to pursue a degree in international studies. Texas A&M College Station is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of College Station. A Best Colleges rank of #42 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Texas A&M College Station is a great university overall.

There were roughly 143 international studies students who graduated with this degree at Texas A&M College Station in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the international studies program state that they receive average early career income of $41,886.

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3
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$33,504 Median Starting Salary

It's difficult to beat Texas Tech University if you want to pursue a degree in international studies. Located in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #161 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Texas Tech is a great university overall.

There were about 8 international studies students who graduated with this degree at Texas Tech in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the international studies program earn about $33,504 in the first couple years of working.

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4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
72 International Studies Degrees Awarded
2.8% Growth in Graduates

Every student who is interested in international studies has to look into University of North Texas. UNT is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Denton. This university ranks 13th out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were approximately 72 international studies students who graduated with this degree at UNT in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the international studies program state that they receive average early career wages of $30,621.

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Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
43 International Studies Degrees Awarded
$37,397 Median Starting Salary

Texas State is a fairly large public university located in the city of San Marcos. This university ranks 16th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were about 43 international studies students who graduated with this degree at Texas State in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the international studies program state that they receive average early career income of $37,397.

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6
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$36,305 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large city of Austin, St. Edward's University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 52nd out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were about 25 international studies students who graduated with this degree at St. Edward's University in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, international studies degree recipients generally make about $36,305 at the beginning of their careers.

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7
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$29,118 Median Starting Salary

UT Arlington is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Arlington. This university ranks 12th out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were about 17 international studies students who graduated with this degree at UT Arlington in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the international studies program report average early career earnings of $29,118.

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Best International Studies Colleges in the Southwest Region

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Arizona 287 212
Oklahoma 257 228
New Mexico 219 34

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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 552

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 7,622
Biological & Physical Science 1,585
Interdisciplinary Studies 694
Nutrition Science 587
Behavioral Science 468
Data Analytics 268
Natural Sciences 267
Data Science 132
Sustainability Science 115
Computational Science 102

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