2027 Best Value International/Global Studies Schools in Pennsylvania

[International/Global Studies](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/international-studies/international-global-studies/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong international/global studies education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools to find the best return on investment for international/global studies students.
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2027 Best Value International/Global Studies Schools in Pennsylvania
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the international/global studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value International/Global Studies Schools
Our analysis ranked University Of Pennsylvania the best value for a degree in international/global studies in Pennsylvania. 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. International/global Studies graduates carry a median of $16,155 in student loans. Soon after graduation, international/global studies degree recipients from University Of Pennsylvania generally make around $204,927. That is a strong return on a $16,155 median debt. The acceptance rate is 5%.
Temple University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value international/global studies schools. Temple University is a very large public school located in the city of Philadelphia. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $23,005, while out-of-state students pay about $38,805. Students borrow a median of $25,125 to complete the international/global studies program here. Early-career international/global studies graduates make about $30,754. That is a strong return on a $25,125 median debt. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.
Bryn Mawr College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in international/global studies, landing the #3 spot this year. Bryn Mawr College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Bryn Mawr. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $65,920. International/global Studies graduates carry a median of $23,069 in student loans. Early-career international/global studies graduates make about $35,668. That is a strong return on a $23,069 median debt. The acceptance rate is 29%.
Students looking for strong value in international/global studies will find it at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus, which ranked #4. Located in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $20,644, while out-of-state students pay about $41,790. Students borrow a median of $25,266 to complete the international/global studies program here. Early-career international/global studies graduates make about $48,275. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 61%.
Students looking for strong value in international/global studies will find it at Drexel University, which ranked #5. Drexel University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. Students from in state pay about $62,412 in tuition and fees. 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. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Drexel University admits about 79% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.