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2027 Best Value International Business/Trade/Commerce Schools in the New England Region

8 Colleges in the United States
$25,658 Avg Student Debt
$83,662 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value International Business/Trade/Commerce Badge [International Business/Trade/Commerce](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/international-business/international-business-trade-commerce/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 8 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for international business/trade/commerce students.

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2027 Best Value International Business/Trade/Commerce Schools in the New England Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in international business/trade/commerce, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value International Business/Trade/Commerce Schools

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For return on investment in international business/trade/commerce, no school beat University Of Rhode Island this year. University Of Rhode Island is a very large public school located in the suburb of Kingston. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,942, with out-of-state students paying around $37,146. International Business/trade/commerce graduates carry a median of $23,432 in student loans. Soon after graduation, international business/trade/commerce degree recipients from University Of Rhode Island generally make around $52,821. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 72%.

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Massachusetts Maritime Academy came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value international business/trade/commerce schools. Set in the suburb of Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts Maritime Academy is a small public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,420, while out-of-state students pay about $23,722. Typical student debt for international business/trade/commerce graduates is $25,000. Early-career international business/trade/commerce graduates make about $54,741. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. Roughly 95% of applicants are accepted.

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Maine Maritime Academy is a great value for students pursuing a degree in international business/trade/commerce, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the rural area of Castine, Maine Maritime Academy is a small public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,158, compared with $31,102 for out-of-state students. International Business/trade/commerce graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career international business/trade/commerce graduates make about $66,982. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 54%.

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A rank of #4 makes Northeastern University one of the best values for international business/trade/commerce. Set in the city of Boston, Northeastern University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $66,162. International Business/trade/commerce graduates carry a median of $25,729 in student loans. Early-career international business/trade/commerce graduates make about $80,848. That is a strong return on a $25,729 median debt. Roughly 5% of applicants are accepted.

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Brandeis University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value international business/trade/commerce schools. Brandeis University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Waltham. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,080. Typical student debt for international business/trade/commerce graduates is $25,653. Early-career international business/trade/commerce graduates make about $47,783. Set against $25,653 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 40% of applicants are accepted.

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Quinnipiac University placed #6 among the best values for international business/trade/commerce. Located in the suburb of Hamden, Quinnipiac University is a large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $55,480. International Business/trade/commerce graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. International Business/trade/commerce graduates of Quinnipiac University earn a median of $62,573 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.

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Bryant University
Smithfield, RI

Bryant University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value international business/trade/commerce schools. Set in the suburb of Smithfield, Bryant University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $52,677 in tuition and fees. International Business/trade/commerce graduates carry a median of $26,790 in student loans. Soon after graduation, international business/trade/commerce degree recipients from Bryant University generally make around $65,237. Set against $26,790 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 66%.

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Hult International Business School came in at #8 for value in international business/trade/commerce this year. Located in the city of Cambridge, Hult International Business School is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $53,688. Early-career international business/trade/commerce graduates make about $55,455. Roughly 60% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 8 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 ranked schools only.

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