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2027 Best Value International Studies Schools in Nebraska

3 Colleges in the United States
$18,654 Avg Student Debt
$51,400 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. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

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 Nebraska

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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Southeast Community College Area earned the #1 spot for value among international studies schools in Nebraska. Located in the city of Lincoln, Southeast Community College Area is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $3,444, while out-of-state students pay about $4,032. Typical student debt for international studies graduates is $14,935. International Studies graduates of Southeast Community College Area earn a median of $44,877 early in their careers. Set against $14,935 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Nebraska At Omaha earned it the #2 place for international studies. Located in the city of Omaha, University Of Nebraska At Omaha is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,718, compared with $23,206 for out-of-state students. International Studies graduates carry a median of $20,527 in student loans. Early-career international studies graduates make about $33,798. That is a strong return on a $20,527 median debt. The acceptance rate is 87%.

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Students looking for strong value in international studies will find it at University Of Nebraska Lincoln, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Lincoln, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,434, with out-of-state students paying around $28,584. Typical student debt for international studies graduates is $20,500. Early-career international studies graduates make about $36,926. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 3 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.

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