2026 Best Value International Studies Schools in Washington
[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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2026 Best Value International Studies Schools in Washington
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in international studies, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value International Studies Schools
University Of Washington Tacoma Campus tops our 2026 list of the best value international studies schools in Washington. Set in the city of Tacoma, University Of Washington Tacoma Campus is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,168, with out-of-state students paying around $43,404. International Studies graduates carry a median of $16,834 in student loans. Soon after graduation, international studies degree recipients from University Of Washington Tacoma Campus generally make around $61,925. Set against $16,834 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 82%.
Students looking for strong value in international studies will find it at University Of Washington Bothell Campus, which ranked #2. Located in the suburb of Bothell, University Of Washington Bothell Campus is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $12,919 in tuition and fees, compared with $43,155 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $16,834 to complete the international studies program here. Soon after graduation, international studies degree recipients from University Of Washington Bothell Campus generally make around $65,932. Set against $16,834 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Washington State University earned it the #3 place for international studies. Washington State University is a very large public school located in the town of Pullman. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,391, while out-of-state students pay about $29,950. Students borrow a median of $21,903 to complete the international studies program here. International Studies graduates of Washington State University earn a median of $54,697 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Washington State University admits about 87% of applicants.
Seattle University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value international studies schools. Set in the city of Seattle, Seattle University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $56,721. International Studies graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, international studies degree recipients from Seattle University generally make around $63,214. That is a strong return on a $20,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 77%.
Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 4 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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