2027 Best Value Scandinavian Studies Schools
[Scandinavian Studies](/majors/ethnic-cultural-gender-studies/area-studies/scandinavian-studies/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong scandinavian studies education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for scandinavian studies students.
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Finding the Best Value Scandinavian Studies School for You
Where you study scandinavian studies affects both what you pay and what you earn. To help, we created our Best Value Scandinavian Studies Schools ranking. It weighs the cost of a degree against the outcomes graduates go on to achieve, so you can find the strongest return on your investment.
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2027 Best Value Scandinavian Studies Schools in the United States
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the scandinavian studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Scandinavian Studies Schools
For return on investment in scandinavian studies, no school beat University Of California Los Angeles this year. Located in the city of Los Angeles, University Of California Los Angeles is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,233, with out-of-state students paying around $46,121. Students borrow a median of $17,746 to complete the scandinavian studies program here. Early-career scandinavian studies graduates make about $23,819. Set against $17,746 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 9%.
A rank of #2 makes University Of Washington Seattle Campus one of the best values for scandinavian studies. Set in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,973, compared with $43,209 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,922 to complete the scandinavian studies program here. Scandinavian Studies graduates of University Of Washington Seattle Campus earn a median of $43,972 early in their careers. Set against $14,922 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Washington Seattle Campus admits about 39% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Wisconsin Madison earned it the #3 place for scandinavian studies. Set in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,603 in tuition and fees, compared with $42,103 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,850 to complete the scandinavian studies program here. Soon after graduation, scandinavian studies degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Madison generally make around $59,877. Set against $20,850 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 45%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Gustavus Adolphus College earned it the #4 place for scandinavian studies. Gustavus Adolphus College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Saint Peter. Students from in state pay about $56,076 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for scandinavian studies graduates is $26,197. Scandinavian Studies graduates of Gustavus Adolphus College earn a median of $44,396 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,197 median debt. Gustavus Adolphus College admits about 61% of applicants.
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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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 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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