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2024 Best International Studies Schools in North Carolina

4 Colleges in North Carolina
231 International Studies Degrees Awarded
$24,401 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.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 4 schools in order to identify the top ones for its 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's hard 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 #43 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UNC Chapel Hill is a great university overall.

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

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1
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
55 International Studies Degrees Awarded
$29,355 Median Starting Salary

Every student pursuing a degree in international studies needs to take a look at North Carolina State University. Located in the large city of Raleigh, NC State is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #92 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means NC State is a great university overall.

There were roughly 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 receive $4,955 more than the standard international studies student.

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2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
49 International Studies Degrees Awarded
$22,582 Median Starting Salary

University of North Carolina at Wilmington is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a degree in international studies. UNCW is a large public university located in the city of Wilmington. This university ranks 10th out of 93 schools for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were approximately 49 international studies students who graduated with this degree at UNCW in the most recent data year. After graduation, international studies degree recipients usually make about $22,582 in the first five years of their career.

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3
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
53 International Studies Degrees Awarded
$24,331 Median Starting Salary

Every student pursuing a degree in international studies needs to look into University of North Carolina at Charlotte. UNC Charlotte is a very large public university located in the large city of Charlotte. This university ranks 6th out of 93 colleges for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were about 53 international studies students who graduated with this degree at UNC Charlotte 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 earnings of $24,331.

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4
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$21,334 Median Starting Salary
$19,500 Median Student Debt

Appalachian State University is a great decision for students pursuing a degree in international studies. Appalachian State is a fairly large public university located in the town of Boone. This university ranks 9th out of 93 colleges 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 receive their degree from the international studies program earn an average of $21,334 for their early career.

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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.

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
Georgia28747
Florida282323
Virginia27499
Tennessee26957
South Carolina24849
Kentucky24476
Louisiana24230
Mississippi2346
Arkansas23428
Alabama23322
West Virginia207221

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

International Studies Focus Areas

MajorAnnual Graduates
International/Globalization Studies231

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Majors Similar to International Studies

Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Behavioral Science557
Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies406
Nutrition Science214
Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution154
Interdisciplinary Studies107
Gerontology72
Science, Technology & Society55
Systems Theory39
Sustainability Science30
Computational Science28

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