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2027 Best Value International & Intercultural Communication Master’s Degree Schools

10 Colleges in the United States
$23,403 Avg Student Debt
$70,452 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value International & Intercultural Communication Master's Degree Badge [International & Intercultural Communication](/majors/communication-journalism-media/public-relations-advertising/international-and-intercultural-communication/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

College Factual analyzed 10 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value international & intercultural communication schools.

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2027 Best Value International & Intercultural Communication Schools in the United States

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the international & intercultural communication degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value International & Intercultural Communication Schools

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For return on investment in international & intercultural communication, no school beat Arizona State University this year. Located in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $12,223 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $33,139. Typical student debt for international & intercultural communication graduates is $20,847. Soon after graduation, international & intercultural communication degree recipients from Arizona State University generally make around $56,291. That is a strong return on a $20,847 median debt. The acceptance rate is 90%.

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Kennesaw State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in international & intercultural communication, landing the #2 spot this year. Kennesaw State University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Kennesaw. Students from in state pay about $5,808 in tuition and fees, compared with $17,736 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the international & intercultural communication program here. Early-career international & intercultural communication graduates make about $41,460. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. Roughly 69% of applicants are accepted.

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Park University
Parkville, MO

Park University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in international & intercultural communication, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Parkville, Park University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $12,116. International & Intercultural Communication graduates carry a median of $22,112 in student loans. Early-career international & intercultural communication graduates make about $52,616. That is a strong return on a $22,112 median debt.

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Ohio University Main Campus is a great value for students pursuing a degree in international & intercultural communication, landing the #4 spot this year. Ohio University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of Athens. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,158, compared with $24,838 for out-of-state students. International & Intercultural Communication graduates carry a median of $24,546 in student loans. Soon after graduation, international & intercultural communication degree recipients from Ohio University Main Campus generally make around $49,736. Set against $24,546 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 85%.

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

A rank of #5 makes Temple University one of the best values for international & intercultural communication. Temple University is a very large public school located in the city of Philadelphia. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $23,005, compared with $38,805 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the international & intercultural communication program here. International & Intercultural Communication graduates of Temple University earn a median of $54,642 early in their careers. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 80%.

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Depaul University
Chicago, IL

Depaul University placed #6 among the best values for international & intercultural communication. Located in the city of Chicago, Depaul University is a very large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $45,405. International & Intercultural Communication graduates carry a median of $24,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, international & intercultural communication degree recipients from Depaul University generally make around $55,390. That is a strong return on a $24,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 76%.

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St Johns University New York came in at #7 for value in international & intercultural communication this year. Located in the city of Queens, St Johns University New York is a very large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $53,529. Typical student debt for international & intercultural communication graduates is $26,848. International & Intercultural Communication graduates of St Johns University New York earn a median of $48,959 early in their careers. Set against $26,848 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 83%.

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University Of Southern California earned the #8 position for value in international & intercultural communication this year. Located in the city of Los Angeles, University Of Southern California is a very large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $71,647 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for international & intercultural communication graduates is $20,251. International & Intercultural Communication graduates of University Of Southern California earn a median of $50,634 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,251 median debt. Roughly 10% of applicants are accepted.

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Georgetown University came in at #9 for value in international & intercultural communication this year. Set in the city of Washington, Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,089. Students borrow a median of $16,483 to complete the international & intercultural communication program here. International & Intercultural Communication graduates of Georgetown University earn a median of $79,632 early in their careers. Set against $16,483 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 13% of applicants are accepted.

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American University
Washington, DC

American University earned the #10 position for value in international & intercultural communication this year. Located in the city of Washington, American University is a large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $58,771 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $26,442 to complete the international & intercultural communication program here. Early-career international & intercultural communication graduates make about $54,585. Set against $26,442 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 62%.

Other International & Intercultural Communication Degree Levels

Explore the best-value international & intercultural communication schools at other degree levels:

All Degree Levels in International & Intercultural Communication
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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 10 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 10 ranked schools only.

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