2026 Best International Education Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best International Education master’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 27 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
So you can compare your options, Teaching Degree Search reviewed schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 International Education Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Teachers College At Columbia University earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in New York, NY. See the full Teachers College At Columbia University profile
A rank of #2 makes Loyola University Chicago one of the top choices in the United States. Set in Chicago, IL, Loyola University Chicago is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $53,710. Graduates carry a median of $23,521 in student loans. More on Loyola University Chicago
Out of the 27 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, George Washington University landed the #3 spot. George Washington University is a private not-for-profit school based in Washington, DC. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,710. Graduates carry a median of $22,910 in student loans. Read more about George Washington University
Out of the 27 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Vanderbilt University landed the #4 spot. Vanderbilt University is a private not-for-profit school based in Nashville, TN. Vanderbilt University posts a six-year graduation rate of 94%. Students from in state pay about $67,498 in tuition and fees. Typical International Education student debt is $13,975. More on Vanderbilt University
New York University came in at #5 on this year's International Education ranking in the United States. Set in New York, NY, New York University is a private not-for-profit institution. New York University posts a six-year graduation rate of 88%. In-state tuition and fees average $62,796. The median International Education program debt is $21,897. Get the full New York University report
Lehigh University landed the #6 spot in the United States this year. Lehigh University is a private not-for-profit school based in Bethlehem, PA. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. Students from in state pay about $64,980 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $23,008 in student loans. Read more about Lehigh University
American University did well this year, earning the #7 position. Located in Washington, DC, American University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 76% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $58,771. Students borrow a median of $24,139 to complete their International Education program here. See the full American University profile
Boston College landed the #8 spot in the United States this year. Based in Chestnut Hill, MA, Boston College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. In-state tuition and fees average $70,702. Students borrow a median of $18,101 to complete their International Education program here. More on Boston College
Indiana University Bloomington landed the #9 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Bloomington, IN. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,144, compared with $41,891 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $20,542 in student loans. More on Indiana University Bloomington
Sit Graduate Institute ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best International Education schools. Set in Brattleboro, VT, Sit Graduate Institute is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $20,734. Read more about Sit Graduate Institute
Sam Houston State University landed the #11 spot in the United States this year. Located in Huntsville, TX, Sam Houston State University is a public institution. About 55% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,228, while out-of-state students pay about $19,068. The median International Education program debt is $24,850. Get the full Sam Houston State University report
Suny At Albany did well this year, earning the #12 position. This public school is set in Albany, NY. Suny At Albany posts a six-year graduation rate of 61%. Students from in state pay about $10,601 in tuition and fees, compared with $30,991 for out-of-state students. Typical International Education student debt is $23,521. More on Suny At Albany
Niagara University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best International Education schools. Located in Niagara University, NY, Niagara University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 74% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $39,345. Graduates carry a median of $26,208 in student loans. More on Niagara University
Florida International University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best International Education schools. Located in Miami, FL, Florida International University is a public institution. About 74% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $6,565 in tuition and fees, compared with $18,964 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $19,349 in student loans. Get the full Florida International University report
Arizona State University Skysong did well this year, earning the #15 position. More on Arizona State University Skysong
University Of Kentucky ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best International Education schools. Read the full report on University Of Kentucky
Faith Evangelical College And Seminary ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best International Education schools. Get the full Faith Evangelical College And Seminary report
Georgia State University placed #18 among International Education schools in the United States. Get the full Georgia State University report
Endicott College
Endicott College landed the #19 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Endicott College
Harvard University came in at #20 in this year's ranking. More on Harvard University
Duke University
Duke University did well this year, earning the #21 position. Get the full Duke University report
University Of Nevada Las Vegas landed the #22 spot in the United States this year. Get the full University Of Nevada Las Vegas report
Oklahoma State University Main Campus did well this year, earning the #23 position. See the full Oklahoma State University Main Campus profile
University Of Wisconsin Madison did well this year, earning the #24 position. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Madison
The College Of New Jersey landed the #25 spot in the United States this year. Get the full The College Of New Jersey report
Rest of the Top 15% Best International Education Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
Jacksonville University came in at #26 in this year's ranking. Read more about Jacksonville University
Kent State University At Kent ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best International Education schools. Get the full Kent State University At Kent report
Related International Education Rankings
Compare rankings at other degree levels:
- Best International Education Schools (All Levels)
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- Best International Education Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best International Education Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best International Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Teaching Degree Search (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 27 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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