2027 Best Value International Studies Schools in Indiana
[International Studies](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/international-studies/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong international studies education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools to find the best return on investment for international studies students.
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2027 Best Value International Studies Schools in Indiana
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in international studies, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value International Studies Schools
Leading the list is Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne, our #1 best value for international studies in Indiana. Located in the city of Fort Wayne, Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,532, with out-of-state students paying around $22,887. Students borrow a median of $24,119 to complete the international studies program here. Early-career international studies graduates make about $49,424. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne admits about 84% of applicants.
Purdue University Global came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value international studies schools. Purdue University Global is a very large public school located in the city of West Lafayette. Students from in state pay about $10,101 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $14,412. International Studies graduates carry a median of $36,778 in student loans. Early-career international studies graduates make about $54,278. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
University Of Notre Dame is a great value for students pursuing a degree in international studies, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Notre Dame, University Of Notre Dame is a large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,025. Students borrow a median of $19,891 to complete the international studies program here. Soon after graduation, international studies degree recipients from University Of Notre Dame generally make around $69,362. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 11% 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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 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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