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2023 Most Focused Colleges for International/Globalization Studies in the Southeast Region

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Schools Highly Focused on Global Studies Major in the Southeast Region

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Schools Highly Focused on Global Studies Major in the Southeast Region” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2021-2022, 6,614 people earned their degree in international/globalization studies, making the major the 112th most popular in the United States.

Across the Southeast region, there were 1,181 international/globalization studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

For this year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Global Studies Major in the Southeast Region” ranking, we looked at 70 colleges that offer a degree in international/globalization studies. That schools that top this list have a program in international/globalization studies in which the largest percentage of students at the school are enrolled.

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Schools Highly Focused on Global Studies Major in the Southeast Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region global studies students.

Top 25 Most Focused Colleges for International/Globalization Studies in the Southeast Region

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Centre College
Danville, Kentucky

Out of the 70 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Global Studies Major in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Centre College landed the #1 spot on the list. This small school is located in Danville, Kentucky, and it awarded 23 ’s global studies degrees in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 89%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Read more about International/Globalization Studies at Centre College

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Sewanee - The University of the South. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Global Studies Major in the Southeast Region list. This small school is located in Sewanee, Tennessee, and it awarded 23 ’s global studies degrees in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 90%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read full report on International/Globalization Studies at Sewanee

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Spelman College
Atlanta, Georgia

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Spelman College. The school came in at #3 for the Schools Highly Focused on Global Studies Major in the Southeast Region. Spelman College is a small school located in Atlanta, Georgia that handed out 22 ’s global studies degrees in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 91%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read full report on International/Globalization Studies at Spelman

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Warren Wilson College
Swannanoa, North Carolina

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Warren Wilson College. The school came in at #4 for the Schools Highly Focused on Global Studies Major in the Southeast Region. Warren Wilson College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Swannanoa, North Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.9% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read more about International/Globalization Studies at Warren Wilson College

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Covenant College
Lookout Mountain, Georgia

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Covenant College. The school came in at #5 for the Schools Highly Focused on Global Studies Major in the Southeast Region. Located in Lookout Mountain, Georgia, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 4 degrees to qualified ’s global studies students in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about International/Globalization Studies at Covenant College

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Bethany College West Virginia
Bethany, West Virginia

With a ranking of #6, Bethany College West Virginia did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Global Studies Major in the Southeast Region list. Bethany College West Virginia is a private not-for-profit institution located in Bethany, West Virginia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on International/Globalization Studies at Bethany College West Virginia

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John Brown University
Siloam Springs, Arkansas

With a ranking of #7, John Brown University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Global Studies Major in the Southeast Region list. JBU is a small school located in Siloam Springs, Arkansas that handed out 8 ’s global studies degrees in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on International/Globalization Studies at JBU

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New College of Florida
Sarasota, Florida

New College of Florida landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Global Studies Major in the Southeast Region ranking. New College of Florida is located in Sarasota, Florida and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 6 ’s global studies degrees to qualified students.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about International/Globalization Studies at New College of Florida

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Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, Tennessee

Southern Adventist University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Global Studies Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #9. Southern Adventist is a small school located in Collegedale, Tennessee that handed out 0 ’s global studies degrees in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Southern Adventist International/Globalization Studies Report

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Elon University
Elon, North Carolina

With a ranking of #10, Elon University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Global Studies Major in the Southeast Region list. Elon University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Elon, North Carolina. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 36 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 88%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full Elon International/Globalization Studies Report

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College of Charleston
Charleston, South Carolina

College of Charleston landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Global Studies Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Charleston, South Carolina, this fairly large public school handed out 45 degrees to qualified ’s global studies students in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full College of Charleston International/Globalization Studies Report

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Flagler College - St Augustine
Saint Augustine, Florida

Flagler College - St Augustine ranked #12 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Global Studies Major in the Southeast Region list. Flagler St. Augustine is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Augustine, Florida. The school has a small population, and it awarded 7 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about International/Globalization Studies at Flagler St. Augustine

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University of Richmond
University of Richmond, Virginia

University of Richmond came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Global Studies Major in the Southeast Region ranking. University of Richmond, Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s global studies degrees to 17 students in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 92%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Full URichmond International/Globalization Studies Report

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American Public University System
Charles Town, West Virginia

American Public University System did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Global Studies Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #14. Charles Town, West Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out ’s global studies degrees to 245 students in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 91%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read more about International/Globalization Studies at American Public University System

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Eckerd College
Saint Petersburg, Florida

Eckerd College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Global Studies Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Eckerd College is a small school located in Saint Petersburg, Florida that handed out 1 ’s global studies degrees in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Eckerd International/Globalization Studies Report

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Guilford College
Greensboro, North Carolina

Guilford College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Global Studies Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Greensboro, North Carolina, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 0 diplomas to qualified ’s global studies students in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about International/Globalization Studies at Guilford

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West Virginia Wesleyan College
Buckhannon, West Virginia

West Virginia Wesleyan College ranked #17 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Global Studies Major in the Southeast Region list. West Virginia Wesleyan is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Buckhannon, West Virginia. It awarded 2 ’s global studies degrees in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full West Virginia Wesleyan College International/Globalization Studies Report

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University of North Carolina at Wilmington ranked #18 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Global Studies Major in the Southeast Region list. Wilmington, North Carolina is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s global studies degrees to 49 students in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on International/Globalization Studies at University of North Carolina at Wilmington

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Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, Florida

Palm Beach Atlantic University ranked #19 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Global Studies Major in the Southeast Region list. Palm Beach Atlantic University is a small school located in West Palm Beach, Florida that handed out 4 ’s global studies degrees in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about International/Globalization Studies at Palm Beach Atlantic

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Randolph - Macon College
Ashland, Virginia

Randolph - Macon College landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Global Studies Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Randolph - Macon is a private not-for-profit institution located in Ashland, Virginia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 3 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about International/Globalization Studies at Randolph - Macon College

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West Virginia State University
Institute, West Virginia

West Virginia State University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Global Studies Major in the Southeast Region ranking. WVSU is located in Institute, West Virginia and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 2 ’s global studies degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full WVSU International/Globalization Studies Report

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Morehouse College
Atlanta, Georgia

Morehouse College ranked #22 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Global Studies Major in the Southeast Region list. Morehouse College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Atlanta, Georgia. It awarded 7 ’s global studies degrees in 2021-2022.

With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about International/Globalization Studies at Morehouse

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University of North Florida
Jacksonville, Florida

University of North Florida did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Global Studies Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #23. UNF is a fairly large public school situated in Jacksonville, Florida. It awarded 32 ’s global studies degrees in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full UNF International/Globalization Studies Report

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The University of Tampa ranked #24 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Global Studies Major in the Southeast Region list. UT is a fairly large school located in Tampa, Florida that handed out 12 ’s global studies degrees in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full UT International/Globalization Studies Report

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Columbia International University
Columbia, South Carolina

Columbia International University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Global Studies Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #25. This small school is located in Columbia, South Carolina, and it awarded 2 ’s global studies degrees in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about International/Globalization Studies at CIU

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