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2022 Best Value Global Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid

28 Ranked Colleges
883 Degrees Awarded
$26,600 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Global Studies Schools for a Master's For Those Getting Aid

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Global Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid” ranking.

International/Globalization Studies is the 99th most popular major in the country with 7,874 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 883 international/globalization studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $56,398 and $43,194 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Global Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid” ranking looked at 28 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in international/globalization studies. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great international/globalization studies programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the international/globalization studies program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Global Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid

The colleges and universities below are the best for master’s degree global studies students with aid.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for International/Globalization Studies (With Aid)

#1

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#16 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Global Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid. UNC Chapel Hill is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 12 masters’s global studies degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our master’s degree global studies students with aid list, UNC Chapel Hill has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best International/Globalization Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are $30,248, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Pennsylvania. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Global Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid. UPenn is a large school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that handed out 63 masters’s global studies degrees in 2019-2020.

UPenn not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best International/Globalization Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Pennsylvania are $41,760, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3

American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia
#7 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend American Public University System. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Global Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid list. American Public University System is a large school located in Charles Town, West Virginia that handed out 122 masters’s global studies degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at American Military University, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best International/Globalization Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at American Military University are $7,050.

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#13 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Florida International University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Global Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid. This large school is located in Miami, Florida, and it awarded 49 masters’s global studies degrees in 2019-2020.

FIU also took the #13 spot in our “Best International/Globalization Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at FIU are $24,211, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full FIU International/Globalization Studies Report

#3 in overall quality

Out of the 28 schools in the Best Value Global Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of California - Berkeley landed the #5 spot on the list. This large school is located in Berkeley, California, and it awarded 10 masters’s global studies degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Berkeley not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best International/Globalization Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Berkeley are $29,347, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about International/Globalization Studies at University of California - Berkeley

#6

University of Wyoming

Laramie, Wyoming
#15 in overall quality

University of Wyoming landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Global Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Laramie, Wyoming, this fairly large public school handed out 6 diplomas to qualified masters’s global studies students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree global studies students with aid list, UW has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best International/Globalization Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UW are $16,615, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#10 in overall quality

George Mason University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Global Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid list. Fairfax, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s global studies degrees to 36 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at GMU, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best International/Globalization Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at George Mason University are $37,410.

Full GMU International/Globalization Studies Report

#8

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah
#11 in overall quality

University of Utah landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Global Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Salt Lake City, Utah, this large public school awarded 18 diplomas to qualified masters’s global studies students in 2019-2020.

U of U also made our “Best International/Globalization Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #11. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Utah are $24,695, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about International/Globalization Studies at U of U

#9

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
#9 in overall quality

University of Arizona came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Global Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid ranking. University of Arizona is a public institution located in Tucson, Arizona. The school has a large population, and it awarded 17 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Arizona also made our “Best International/Globalization Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #9. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arizona are $33,399.

Read more about International/Globalization Studies at University of Arizona

#10

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas
#18 in overall quality

Texas State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Global Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #10. San Marcos, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s global studies degrees to 9 students in 2019-2020.

Texas State also made our “Best International/Globalization Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #18. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas State are $17,040, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Texas State University International/Globalization Studies Report

#11

University of California - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California

University of California - Santa Barbara ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Global Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Santa Barbara, California, this large public school awarded 1 degrees to qualified masters’s global studies students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UCSB, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best International/Globalization Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Santa Barbara are $28,670, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about International/Globalization Studies at University of California - Santa Barbara

Arizona State University - Tempe came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Global Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Tempe, Arizona, this large public school handed out 3 diplomas to qualified masters’s global studies students in 2019-2020.

ASU - Tempe also made our “Best International/Globalization Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #0. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at ASU - Tempe are $27,048.

Read more about International/Globalization Studies at ASU - Tempe

#13

University of North Texas

Denton, Texas
#21 in overall quality

University of North Texas ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Global Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid list. This large school is located in Denton, Texas, and it awarded 5 masters’s global studies degrees in 2019-2020.

UNT did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #21 on our “Best International/Globalization Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UNT are $15,618.

Full University of North Texas International/Globalization Studies Report

#14

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, Indiana
#2 in overall quality

University of Notre Dame came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Global Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid ranking. Notre Dame, Indiana is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s global studies degrees to 36 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Notre Dame, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best International/Globalization Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Notre Dame are $57,522.

Full University of Notre Dame International/Globalization Studies Report

#15

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
#22 in overall quality

East Carolina University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Global Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid list. Greenville, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s global studies degrees to 10 students in 2019-2020.

ECU also made our “Best International/Globalization Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #22. Average graduate tuition and fees at ECU are $20,685, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about International/Globalization Studies at ECU

#14 in overall quality

Missouri State University - Springfield came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Global Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid ranking. Missouri State University - Springfield is a public institution located in Springfield, Missouri. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Missouri State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best International/Globalization Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Missouri State University - Springfield are $12,042, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about International/Globalization Studies at Missouri State

#5 in overall quality

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Global Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #17. University of Oklahoma is located in Norman, Oklahoma and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 136 masters’s global studies degrees to qualified students.

University of Oklahoma not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best International/Globalization Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus are $23,236.

Read more about International/Globalization Studies at University of Oklahoma

#18

University of Maine

Orono, Maine
#20 in overall quality

With a ranking of #18, University of Maine did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Global Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid list. UMaine is a public institution located in Orono, Maine. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 8 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMaine, the school also landed the #20 spot in our “Best International/Globalization Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Maine are $28,352, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on International/Globalization Studies at University of Maine

#19

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas
#8 in overall quality

University of Kansas ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Global Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid list. Lawrence, Kansas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s global studies degrees to 23 students in 2019-2020.

KU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best International/Globalization Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at KU are $25,007.

Full KU International/Globalization Studies Report

#20

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon
#17 in overall quality

University of Oregon ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Global Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid list. University of Oregon is a large public school situated in Eugene, Oregon. It awarded 4 masters’s global studies degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree global studies students with aid list, UO has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best International/Globalization Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Oregon are $29,991.

Read more about International/Globalization Studies at University of Oregon

#21

Northwest University

Kirkland, Washington
#24 in overall quality

With a ranking of #21, Northwest University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Global Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid list. Northwest University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Kirkland, Washington. It awarded 8 masters’s global studies degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree global studies students with aid list, Northwest University has also earned the #24 rank in our “Best International/Globalization Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northwest University are $18,616, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Northwest University International/Globalization Studies Report

#22

Dallas Baptist University

Dallas, Texas
#19 in overall quality

Dallas Baptist University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Global Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid ranking. DBU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Dallas, Texas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 8 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

DBU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #19 on our “Best International/Globalization Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at DBU are $20,204.

Read more about International/Globalization Studies at Dallas Baptist University

#23

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
#4 in overall quality

University of Southern California did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Global Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #23. USC is located in Los Angeles, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 12 masters’s global studies degrees to qualified students.

USC also made our “Best International/Globalization Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #4. Average graduate tuition and fees at USC are $48,715, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on International/Globalization Studies at University of Southern California

#24

Concordia University, Irvine

Irvine, California
#25 in overall quality

Concordia University, Irvine came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Global Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid ranking. Concordia University, Irvine is a private not-for-profit institution located in Irvine, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 16 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Concordia University, Irvine did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #25 on our “Best International/Globalization Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Concordia University, Irvine are $8,121.

Read full report on International/Globalization Studies at Concordia University, Irvine

#25

Chapman University

Orange, California

Chapman University ranked #25 on this year’s Best Value Global Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid list. Chapman is located in Orange, California and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 masters’s global studies degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Chapman, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best International/Globalization Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Chapman are $35,105, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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Notes and References

References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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