2027 Best Value International/Global Studies Schools in the Southeast 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.
College Factual analyzed 23 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 Southeast 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
University Of Florida tops our 2027 list of the best value international/global studies schools in the Southeast Region. Located in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $6,381 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $28,659. International/global Studies graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans. Early-career international/global studies graduates make about $29,043. That is a strong return on a $12,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 24%.
Students looking for strong value in international/global studies will find it at Florida International University, which ranked #2. Located in the suburb of Miami, Florida International University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,565, while out-of-state students pay about $18,964. Typical student debt for international/global studies graduates is $19,349. Early-career international/global studies graduates make about $53,017. Set against $19,349 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 55% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Central Florida came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value international/global studies schools. Located in the suburb of Orlando, University Of Central Florida is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $6,368, while out-of-state students pay about $22,467. Typical student debt for international/global studies graduates is $20,142. Early-career international/global studies graduates make about $38,953. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Central Florida admits about 40% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at American Public University System earned it the #4 place for international/global studies. American Public University System is a very large private for-profit school located in the town of Charles Town. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,400. Typical student debt for international/global studies graduates is $13,125. Early-career international/global studies graduates make about $69,434. Set against $13,125 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value international/global studies schools. Set in the city of Chapel Hill, University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,994, compared with $41,203 for out-of-state students. International/global Studies graduates carry a median of $15,117 in student loans. International/global Studies graduates of University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill earn a median of $61,361 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 15%.
University Of Georgia earned the #6 position for value in international/global studies this year. Located in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $11,450 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $31,688. International/global Studies graduates carry a median of $21,792 in student loans. Early-career international/global studies graduates make about $53,546. Set against $21,792 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 38%.
Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus came in at #7 for value in international/global studies this year. Set in the city of Atlanta, Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,058, compared with $34,484 for out-of-state students. International/global Studies graduates carry a median of $24,323 in student loans. Early-career international/global studies graduates make about $83,560. That is a strong return on a $24,323 median debt. Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus admits about 14% of applicants.
Western Carolina University landed the #8 spot for international/global studies value this year. Set in the town of Cullowhee, Western Carolina University is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,630, with out-of-state students paying around $8,630. International/global Studies graduates carry a median of $24,174 in student loans. Early-career international/global studies graduates make about $44,926. That is a strong return on a $24,174 median debt. The acceptance rate is 82%.
North Carolina State University At Raleigh earned the #9 position for value in international/global studies this year. Located in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,799, compared with $32,847 for out-of-state students. International/global Studies graduates carry a median of $22,500 in student loans. Early-career international/global studies graduates make about $45,648. Set against $22,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 42% of applicants are accepted.
University Of North Carolina At Charlotte landed the #10 spot for international/global studies value this year. Set in the city of Charlotte, University Of North Carolina At Charlotte is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $7,239, compared with $22,492 for out-of-state students. International/global Studies graduates carry a median of $24,250 in student loans. Early-career international/global studies graduates make about $32,206. Set against $24,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 80%.
George Mason University ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best value international/global studies schools. George Mason University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Fairfax. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,220, compared with $38,688 for out-of-state students. International/global Studies graduates carry a median of $23,529 in student loans. Soon after graduation, international/global studies degree recipients from George Mason University generally make around $63,131. That is a strong return on a $23,529 median debt. George Mason University admits about 88% of applicants.
University Of South Alabama landed the #12 spot for international/global studies value this year. Set in the city of Mobile, University Of South Alabama is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,116, compared with $19,092 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,513 to complete the international/global studies program here. Early-career international/global studies graduates make about $51,592. Set against $26,513 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of South Alabama admits about 71% of applicants.
Appalachian State University came in at #13 for value in international/global studies this year. Located in the town of Boone, Appalachian State University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,579, with out-of-state students paying around $25,212. Students borrow a median of $22,991 to complete the international/global studies program here. International/global Studies graduates of Appalachian State University earn a median of $23,073 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,991 median debt. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Kentucky landed the #14 spot for international/global studies value this year. University Of Kentucky is a very large public school located in the city of Lexington. In-state tuition and fees average $13,502, with out-of-state students paying around $34,140. Typical student debt for international/global studies graduates is $25,368. International/global Studies graduates of University Of Kentucky earn a median of $26,104 early in their careers. Set against $25,368 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 93%.
College Of Charleston ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best value international/global studies schools. Set in the city of Charleston, College Of Charleston is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $12,978 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $38,296. International/global Studies graduates carry a median of $17,750 in student loans. Early-career international/global studies graduates make about $25,764. Set against $17,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 60% of applicants are accepted.
The University Of Tennessee ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best value international/global studies schools. Set in the city of Knoxville, The University Of Tennessee is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,812, with out-of-state students paying around $33,256. Typical student debt for international/global studies graduates is $22,859. Early-career international/global studies graduates make about $49,826. That is a strong return on a $22,859 median debt. The acceptance rate is 42%.
Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College landed the #17 spot for international/global studies value this year. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College is a very large public school located in the city of Baton Rouge. Students from in state pay about $11,954 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $28,631. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete the international/global studies program here. Soon after graduation, international/global studies degree recipients from Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College generally make around $49,718. Set against $21,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 73%.
University Of North Carolina At Wilmington earned the #18 position for value in international/global studies this year. Located in the city of Wilmington, University Of North Carolina At Wilmington is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,277, while out-of-state students pay about $24,152. International/global Studies graduates carry a median of $18,750 in student loans. Soon after graduation, international/global studies degree recipients from University Of North Carolina At Wilmington generally make around $21,830. That is a strong return on a $18,750 median debt. The acceptance rate is 64%.
Centre College came in at #19 for value in international/global studies this year. Centre College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Danville. Students from in state pay about $52,820 in tuition and fees. International/global Studies graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career international/global studies graduates make about $35,367. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 54%.
Sewanee The University Of The South came in at #20 for value in international/global studies this year. Located in the rural area of Sewanee, Sewanee The University Of The South is a small private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $56,120. Typical student debt for international/global studies graduates is $19,500. International/global Studies graduates of Sewanee The University Of The South earn a median of $42,390 early in their careers. Set against $19,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Sewanee The University Of The South admits about 57% of applicants.
Liberty University placed #21 among the best values for international/global studies. Set in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,173. Typical student debt for international/global studies graduates is $22,914. Early-career international/global studies graduates make about $30,349. That is a strong return on a $22,914 median debt. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Richmond landed the #22 spot for international/global studies value this year. University Of Richmond is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of University of Richmond. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,230. Typical student debt for international/global studies graduates is $21,634. Soon after graduation, international/global studies degree recipients from University Of Richmond generally make around $53,815. Set against $21,634 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 22%.
Spelman College ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best value international/global studies schools. Spelman College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Atlanta. In-state tuition and fees average $31,556. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the international/global studies program here. Soon after graduation, international/global studies degree recipients from Spelman College generally make around $25,753. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Spelman College admits about 25% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 23 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 23 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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