2027 Best Value International Studies Schools in Massachusetts
[International Studies](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/international-studies/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools to find the best return on investment for international studies students.
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2027 Best Value International Studies Schools in Massachusetts
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the international studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value International Studies Schools
Our analysis ranked University Of Massachusetts Boston the best value for a degree in international studies in Massachusetts. Set in the city of Boston, University Of Massachusetts Boston is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $15,898 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $38,115. Typical student debt for international studies graduates is $26,236. Early-career international studies graduates make about $52,885. Set against $26,236 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 84%.
A rank of #2 makes Brandeis University one of the best values for international studies. Set in the city of Waltham, Brandeis University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,080. International Studies graduates carry a median of $25,694 in student loans. International Studies graduates of Brandeis University earn a median of $36,874 early in their careers. Set against $25,694 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 40%.
Students looking for strong value in international studies will find it at College Of The Holy Cross, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Worcester, College Of The Holy Cross is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $64,500. Typical student debt for international studies graduates is $23,000. International Studies graduates of College Of The Holy Cross earn a median of $46,530 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,000 median debt. Roughly 18% of applicants are accepted.
Boston College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in international studies, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $70,702 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $19,000 to complete the international studies program here. International Studies graduates of Boston College earn a median of $51,371 early in their careers. Set against $19,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 16% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 4 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
