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2027 Best Value International Studies Schools in Pennsylvania

5 Colleges in the United States
$23,732 Avg Student Debt
$79,680 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value International Studies Badge [International Studies](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/international-studies/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for international studies students.

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2027 Best Value International Studies Schools in Pennsylvania

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

Best Value International Studies Schools

1
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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

University Of Pennsylvania earned the #1 spot for value among international studies schools in Pennsylvania. Set in the city of Philadelphia, University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,686. Students borrow a median of $16,155 to complete the international studies program here. Soon after graduation, international studies degree recipients from University Of Pennsylvania generally make around $204,927. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Pennsylvania admits about 5% of applicants.

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Temple University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in international studies, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $23,005, compared with $38,805 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,125 to complete the international studies program here. Early-career international studies graduates make about $30,754. Set against $25,125 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Temple University admits about 80% of applicants.

3
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Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Bryn Mawr College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in international studies, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Bryn Mawr, Bryn Mawr College is a small private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $65,920. Typical student debt for international studies graduates is $23,069. Early-career international studies graduates make about $35,668. Set against $23,069 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Bryn Mawr College admits about 29% of applicants.

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Pennsylvania State University Main Campus came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value international studies schools. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of University Park. Students from in state pay about $20,644 in tuition and fees, compared with $41,790 for out-of-state students. International Studies graduates carry a median of $25,266 in student loans. Early-career international studies graduates make about $48,275. Set against $25,266 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 61%.

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

A rank of #5 makes Drexel University one of the best values for international studies. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $62,412. International Studies graduates carry a median of $29,046 in student loans. Early-career international studies graduates make about $40,189. That is a strong return on a $29,046 median debt. Drexel University admits about 79% of applicants.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

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