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2027 Best Value International/Global Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

12 Colleges in the United States
$22,496 Avg Student Debt
$72,212 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value International/Global Studies Badge [International/Global Studies](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/international-studies/international-global-studies/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

College Factual analyzed 12 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value international/global studies schools.

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2027 Best Value International/Global Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in international/global studies, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value International/Global Studies Schools

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For return on investment in international/global studies, no school beat The Community College Of Baltimore County this year. Located in the suburb of Baltimore, The Community College Of Baltimore County is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $4,110 in tuition and fees, compared with $10,182 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $18,038 to complete the international/global studies program here. Soon after graduation, international/global studies degree recipients from The Community College Of Baltimore County generally make around $52,440. Set against $18,038 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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A rank of #2 makes University Of Maryland Baltimore County one of the best values for international/global studies. University Of Maryland Baltimore County is a large public school located in the suburb of Baltimore. In-state tuition and fees average $13,256, with out-of-state students paying around $31,225. Students borrow a median of $20,258 to complete the international/global studies program here. International/global Studies graduates of University Of Maryland Baltimore County earn a median of $49,115 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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University At Buffalo is a great value for students pursuing a degree in international/global studies, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Buffalo, University At Buffalo is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,936 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $31,536. International/global Studies graduates carry a median of $22,232 in student loans. Soon after graduation, international/global studies degree recipients from University At Buffalo generally make around $52,403. Set against $22,232 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University At Buffalo admits about 74% of applicants.

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Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Students looking for strong value in international/global studies will find it at Rowan University, which ranked #4. Set in the suburb of Glassboro, Rowan University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $16,574, compared with $26,932 for out-of-state students. International/global Studies graduates carry a median of $24,488 in student loans. International/global Studies graduates of Rowan University earn a median of $52,031 early in their careers. Set against $24,488 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 78%.

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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

A rank of #5 makes University Of Pennsylvania one of the best values for international/global studies. Set in the city of Philadelphia, University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,686. Typical student debt for international/global studies graduates is $16,155. Early-career international/global studies graduates make about $204,927. That is a strong return on a $16,155 median debt. The acceptance rate is 5%.

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Temple University placed #6 among the best values for international/global studies. Temple University is a very large public school located in the city of Philadelphia. In-state tuition and fees average $23,005, while out-of-state students pay about $38,805. Typical student debt for international/global studies graduates is $25,125. Soon after graduation, international/global studies degree recipients from Temple University generally make around $30,754. That is a strong return on a $25,125 median debt. Temple University admits about 80% of applicants.

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St Lawrence University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value international/global studies schools. St Lawrence University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Canton. In-state tuition and fees average $65,900. International/global Studies graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, international/global studies degree recipients from St Lawrence University generally make around $26,016. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 54%.

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Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Bryn Mawr College ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value international/global studies schools. Bryn Mawr College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Bryn Mawr. In-state tuition and fees average $65,920. International/global Studies graduates carry a median of $23,069 in student loans. International/global Studies graduates of Bryn Mawr College earn a median of $35,668 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 29% of applicants are accepted.

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Pennsylvania State University Main Campus came in at #9 for value in international/global studies this year. Located in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $20,644, compared with $41,790 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for international/global studies graduates is $25,266. International/global Studies graduates of Pennsylvania State University Main Campus earn a median of $48,275 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus admits about 61% of applicants.

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University landed the #10 spot for international/global studies value this year. Drexel University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $62,412. Students borrow a median of $29,046 to complete the international/global studies program here. International/global Studies graduates of Drexel University earn a median of $40,189 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $29,046 median debt. Drexel University admits about 79% of applicants.

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Georgetown University ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best value international/global studies schools. Located in the city of Washington, Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $68,089. Typical student debt for international/global studies graduates is $16,483. International/global Studies graduates of Georgetown University earn a median of $79,632 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $16,483 median debt. The acceptance rate is 13%.

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The New School
New York, NY

The New School ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best value international/global studies schools. Set in the city of New York, The New School is a large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $58,730. Typical student debt for international/global studies graduates is $22,792. International/global Studies graduates of The New School earn a median of $27,652 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,792 median debt. The New School admits about 64% 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 · 12 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 12 ranked schools only.

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