2027 Best Value International & Comparative Education Master’s Degree Schools
[International & Comparative Education](/majors/education/international-education/international-and-comparative-education/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong international & comparative education education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value international & comparative education schools.
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2027 Best Value International & Comparative Education Schools in the United States
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the international & comparative education degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value International & Comparative Education Schools
Our analysis ranked Arizona State University Skysong the best value for a degree in international & comparative education in the United States. Set in the city of Scottsdale, Arizona State University Skysong is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,627, with out-of-state students paying around $13,925. Typical student debt for international & comparative education graduates is $22,870. International & Comparative Education graduates of Arizona State University Skysong earn a median of $55,394 early in their careers. Set against $22,870 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 67%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at George Washington University earned it the #2 place for international & comparative education. George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. In-state tuition and fees average $67,710. Typical student debt for international & comparative education graduates is $22,910. International & Comparative Education graduates of George Washington University earn a median of $59,211 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,910 median debt. The acceptance rate is 47%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at New York University earned it the #3 place for international & comparative education. New York University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. Students from in state pay about $62,796 in tuition and fees. International & Comparative Education graduates carry a median of $21,897 in student loans. Early-career international & comparative education graduates make about $64,516. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 9% of applicants are accepted.
Teachers College At Columbia University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in international & comparative education, landing the #4 spot this year. Teachers College At Columbia University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. Early-career international & comparative education graduates make about $66,758.
Sit Graduate Institute came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value international & comparative education schools. Located in the rural area of Brattleboro, Sit Graduate Institute is a small private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $20,734. Early-career international & comparative education graduates make about $49,200.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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