2027 Best Value International/Global Studies Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region
[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.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 7 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for international/global studies students.
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2027 Best Value International/Global Studies Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in international/global studies, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value International/Global Studies Schools
For return on investment in international/global studies, no school beat Brigham Young University Idaho this year. Brigham Young University Idaho is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the town of Rexburg. In-state tuition and fees average $4,800. Students borrow a median of $10,000 to complete the international/global studies program here. Early-career international/global studies graduates make about $29,287. That is a strong return on a $10,000 median debt. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Colorado Denver is a great value for students pursuing a degree in international/global studies, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Denver, University Of Colorado Denver is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,383, compared with $29,391 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for international/global studies graduates is $24,618. Early-career international/global studies graduates make about $25,307. Set against $24,618 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Colorado Denver admits about 75% of applicants.
University Of Wyoming came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value international/global studies schools. Located in the town of Laramie, University Of Wyoming is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $7,768 in tuition and fees, compared with $24,178 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $17,375 to complete the international/global studies program here. International/global Studies graduates of University Of Wyoming earn a median of $29,132 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 97%.
Students looking for strong value in international/global studies will find it at University Of Utah, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Salt Lake City, University Of Utah is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,620, while out-of-state students pay about $30,860. Typical student debt for international/global studies graduates is $25,611. Soon after graduation, international/global studies degree recipients from University Of Utah generally make around $46,062. Set against $25,611 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 86%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Colorado State University Fort Collins earned it the #5 place for international/global studies. Set in the city of Fort Collins, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $13,373 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $35,061. International/global Studies graduates carry a median of $19,763 in student loans. Early-career international/global studies graduates make about $28,919. That is a strong return on a $19,763 median debt. Colorado State University Fort Collins admits about 88% of applicants.
Boise State University came in at #6 for value in international/global studies this year. Boise State University is a very large public school located in the city of Boise. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,048, with out-of-state students paying around $27,788. Students borrow a median of $24,311 to complete the international/global studies program here. Early-career international/global studies graduates make about $49,059. That is a strong return on a $24,311 median debt. The acceptance rate is 87%.
University Of Colorado Boulder earned the #7 position for value in international/global studies this year. Located in the city of Boulder, University Of Colorado Boulder is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $15,214, while out-of-state students pay about $42,970. International/global Studies graduates carry a median of $17,600 in student loans. International/global Studies graduates of University Of Colorado Boulder earn a median of $33,892 early in their careers. Set against $17,600 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 78%.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 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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