2026 Best Value International Studies Schools in Wisconsin
[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.
College Factual analyzed 12 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value international studies schools.
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2026 Best Value International Studies Schools in Wisconsin
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in international studies, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value International Studies Schools
Our analysis ranked University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee the best value for a degree in international studies in Wisconsin. Set in the city of Milwaukee, University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,398, with out-of-state students paying around $22,398. Students borrow a median of $26,738 to complete the international studies program here. Early-career international studies graduates make about $31,433. Set against $26,738 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 91%.
A rank of #2 makes University Of Wisconsin Madison one of the best values for international studies. Located in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $11,603, with out-of-state students paying around $42,103. Students borrow a median of $20,469 to complete the international studies program here. International Studies graduates of University Of Wisconsin Madison earn a median of $40,594 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,469 median debt. Roughly 45% of applicants are accepted.
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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 · 12 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).
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