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2027 Best Value International/Global Studies Schools in the Southwest Region

12 Colleges in the United States
$21,644 Avg Student Debt
$62,458 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value International/Global Studies Badge [International/Global Studies](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/international-studies/international-global-studies/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 12 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 Southwest 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

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Leading the list is Arizona State University, our #1 best value for international/global studies in the Southwest Region. Located in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $12,223, with out-of-state students paying around $33,139. International/global Studies graduates carry a median of $20,962 in student loans. Early-career international/global studies graduates make about $40,776. Set against $20,962 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Arizona State University admits about 90% of applicants.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus earned it the #2 place for international/global studies. Set in the suburb of Norman, University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,797, with out-of-state students paying around $27,377. Typical student debt for international/global studies graduates is $21,681. Soon after graduation, international/global studies degree recipients from University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus generally make around $57,208. Set against $21,681 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 77%.

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Students looking for strong value in international/global studies will find it at The University Of Texas At Arlington, which ranked #3. The University Of Texas At Arlington is a very large public school located in the city of Arlington. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,950, with out-of-state students paying around $29,582. Typical student debt for international/global studies graduates is $25,028. Soon after graduation, international/global studies degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Arlington generally make around $29,118. Set against $25,028 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The University Of Texas At Arlington admits about 80% of applicants.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of North Texas earned it the #4 place for international/global studies. Set in the city of Denton, University Of North Texas is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,309 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $21,149. International/global Studies graduates carry a median of $21,033 in student loans. Early-career international/global studies graduates make about $30,621. Set against $21,033 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of New Mexico Main Campus came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value international/global studies schools. University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Albuquerque. In-state tuition and fees average $10,140, while out-of-state students pay about $33,060. Typical student debt for international/global studies graduates is $18,500. Soon after graduation, international/global studies degree recipients from University Of New Mexico Main Campus generally make around $28,238. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 95%.

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University Of Arizona came in at #6 for value in international/global studies this year. Set in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $13,573, with out-of-state students paying around $39,903. International/global Studies graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. International/global Studies graduates of University Of Arizona earn a median of $36,978 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Arizona admits about 86% of applicants.

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Texas State University San Marcos ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value international/global studies schools. Set in the city of San Marcos, Texas State University San Marcos is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,450, with out-of-state students paying around $22,930. Typical student debt for international/global studies graduates is $24,313. Soon after graduation, international/global studies degree recipients from Texas State University San Marcos generally make around $37,397. That is a strong return on a $24,313 median debt. The acceptance rate is 89%.

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Oklahoma State University Main Campus ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value international/global studies schools. Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of Stillwater. In-state tuition and fees average $10,110, while out-of-state students pay about $25,630. International/global Studies graduates carry a median of $22,337 in student loans. Soon after graduation, international/global studies degree recipients from Oklahoma State University Main Campus generally make around $50,993. That is a strong return on a $22,337 median debt. Roughly 75% of applicants are accepted.

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The University Of Texas At Austin ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value international/global studies schools. The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public school located in the city of Austin. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,688, compared with $44,908 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for international/global studies graduates is $18,535. Soon after graduation, international/global studies degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Austin generally make around $42,701. Set against $18,535 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The University Of Texas At Austin admits about 27% of applicants.

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Texas A And M University College Station came in at #10 for value in international/global studies this year. Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public school located in the city of College Station. In-state tuition and fees average $12,995, with out-of-state students paying around $40,124. Students borrow a median of $18,000 to complete the international/global studies program here. International/global Studies graduates of Texas A And M University College Station earn a median of $41,886 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $18,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 57%.

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Saint Edwards University earned the #11 position for value in international/global studies this year. Set in the city of Austin, Saint Edwards University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $51,384 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $23,625 to complete the international/global studies program here. Soon after graduation, international/global studies degree recipients from Saint Edwards University generally make around $36,305. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Saint Edwards University admits about 81% of applicants.

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Southern Methodist University landed the #12 spot for international/global studies value this year. Southern Methodist University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Dallas. Students from in state pay about $67,040 in tuition and fees. International/global Studies graduates carry a median of $20,712 in student loans. Early-career international/global studies graduates make about $70,632. That is a strong return on a $20,712 median debt. Roughly 63% of applicants are accepted.

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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 · 12 schools evaluated.

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

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