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2027 Best Value International Studies Schools in North Carolina

6 Colleges in the United States
$21,297 Avg Student Debt
$59,085 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value International Studies Badge [International Studies](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/international-studies/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for international studies students.

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2027 Best Value International Studies Schools in North Carolina

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

Best Value International Studies Schools

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Leading the list is University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill, our #1 best value for international studies in North Carolina. Set in the city of Chapel Hill, University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,994 in tuition and fees, compared with $41,203 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for international studies graduates is $15,117. Early-career international studies graduates make about $61,361. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill admits about 15% of applicants.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Western Carolina University earned it the #2 place for international studies. Set in the town of Cullowhee, Western Carolina University is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,630, while out-of-state students pay about $8,630. International Studies graduates carry a median of $24,174 in student loans. Soon after graduation, international studies degree recipients from Western Carolina University generally make around $44,926. Set against $24,174 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Western Carolina University admits about 82% of applicants.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of North Carolina At Charlotte earned it the #3 place for international studies. Set in the city of Charlotte, University Of North Carolina At Charlotte is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,239, with out-of-state students paying around $22,492. International Studies graduates carry a median of $24,250 in student loans. Soon after graduation, international studies degree recipients from University Of North Carolina At Charlotte generally make around $32,206. Set against $24,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of North Carolina At Charlotte admits about 80% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in international studies will find it at North Carolina State University At Raleigh, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $8,799 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $32,847. Typical student debt for international studies graduates is $22,500. Soon after graduation, international studies degree recipients from North Carolina State University At Raleigh generally make around $45,648. That is a strong return on a $22,500 median debt. Roughly 42% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in international studies will find it at Appalachian State University, which ranked #5. Set in the town of Boone, Appalachian State University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $7,579, with out-of-state students paying around $25,212. Typical student debt for international studies graduates is $22,991. International Studies graduates of Appalachian State University earn a median of $23,073 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,991 median debt. The acceptance rate is 90%.

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University Of North Carolina At Wilmington earned the #6 position for value in international studies this year. Set in the city of Wilmington, University Of North Carolina At Wilmington is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,277, while out-of-state students pay about $24,152. International Studies graduates carry a median of $18,750 in student loans. Early-career international studies graduates make about $21,830. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 64% of applicants are accepted.

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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 · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

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