2027 Best Value International/Global Studies Schools in the New England Region

[International/Global Studies](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/international-studies/international-global-studies/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. 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 9 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 the New England Region
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
Colby College tops our 2027 list of the best value international/global studies schools in the New England Region. Located in the town of Waterville, Colby College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $69,600. International/global Studies graduates carry a median of $22,016 in student loans. Early-career international/global studies graduates make about $42,756. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Colby College admits about 7% of applicants.
University Of Massachusetts Boston came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value international/global studies schools. Set in the city of Boston, University Of Massachusetts Boston is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $15,898, while out-of-state students pay about $38,115. Typical student debt for international/global studies graduates is $26,236. International/global Studies graduates of University Of Massachusetts Boston earn a median of $52,885 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,236 median debt. Roughly 84% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Vermont earned it the #3 place for international/global studies. Located in the city of Burlington, University Of Vermont is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $19,058 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $45,502. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete the international/global studies program here. International/global Studies graduates of University Of Vermont earn a median of $33,757 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 65%.
Students looking for strong value in international/global studies will find it at University Of Maine, which ranked #4. University Of Maine is a large public school located in the suburb of Orono. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,326, while out-of-state students pay about $36,756. Typical student debt for international/global studies graduates is $25,984. International/global Studies graduates of University Of Maine earn a median of $47,975 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Maine admits about 97% of applicants.
University Of New Hampshire Main Campus is a great value for students pursuing a degree in international/global studies, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the town of Durham, University Of New Hampshire Main Campus is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $19,202, while out-of-state students pay about $39,852. Typical student debt for international/global studies graduates is $26,368. Soon after graduation, international/global studies degree recipients from University Of New Hampshire Main Campus generally make around $52,064. That is a strong return on a $26,368 median debt. University Of New Hampshire Main Campus admits about 88% of applicants.
Brandeis University landed the #6 spot for international/global studies value this year. Set in the city of Waltham, Brandeis University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $68,080. Students borrow a median of $25,694 to complete the international/global studies program here. International/global Studies graduates of Brandeis University earn a median of $36,874 early in their careers. Set against $25,694 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Brandeis University admits about 40% of applicants.
College Of The Holy Cross landed the #7 spot for international/global studies value this year. Located in the city of Worcester, College Of The Holy Cross is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $64,500. International/global Studies graduates carry a median of $23,000 in student loans. International/global Studies graduates of College Of The Holy Cross earn a median of $46,530 early in their careers. Set against $23,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 18%.
Boston College landed the #8 spot for international/global studies value this year. Set in the city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $70,702. Students borrow a median of $19,000 to complete the international/global studies program here. Early-career international/global studies graduates make about $51,371. Set against $19,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Boston College admits about 16% of applicants.
Providence College earned the #9 position for value in international/global studies this year. Located in the city of Providence, Providence College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $63,550. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the international/global studies program here. International/global Studies graduates of Providence College earn a median of $53,208 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 51%.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 9 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 9 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.