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2026 Best Value International Studies Schools in Oregon

[International Studies](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/international-studies/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 7 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for international studies students.

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• Best Value International Studies Schools in Oregon

2026 Best Value International Studies Schools in Oregon

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in international studies, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value International Studies Schools

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Portland State University
Portland, OR

$11,118 In-State Tuition & Fees

$26,475 Avg Student Debt

$57,906 Median Earnings (10yr)

For return on investment in international studies, no school beat Portland State University this year. Located in the city of Portland, Portland State University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,118, with out-of-state students paying around $29,136. Typical student debt for international studies graduates is $26,475. Early-career international studies graduates make about $47,717. That is a strong return on a $26,475 median debt. Portland State University admits about 91% of applicants.

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University Of Oregon
Eugene, OR

$15,320 In-State Tuition & Fees

$19,500 Avg Student Debt

$61,324 Median Earnings (10yr)

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Oregon earned it the #2 place for international studies. University Of Oregon is a very large public school located in the city of Eugene. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,320, compared with $42,516 for out-of-state students. International Studies graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. International Studies graduates of University Of Oregon earn a median of $28,502 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $19,500 median debt. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 7 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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.