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2027 Best Value Intercultural/Multicultural & Diversity Studies Schools

20 Colleges in the United States
$22,526 Avg Student Debt
$64,700 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Intercultural/Multicultural & Diversity Studies Badge [Intercultural/Multicultural & Diversity Studies](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/multicultural-diversity-studies/intercultural-multicultural-and-diversity-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.

College Factual analyzed 20 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value intercultural/multicultural & diversity studies schools.

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2027 Best Value Intercultural/Multicultural & Diversity Studies Schools in the United States

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in intercultural/multicultural & diversity studies, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Intercultural/Multicultural & Diversity Studies Schools

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For return on investment in intercultural/multicultural & diversity studies, no school beat California State University Northridge this year. California State University Northridge is a very large public school located in the city of Northridge. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,458, while out-of-state students pay about $20,058. Students borrow a median of $16,202 to complete the intercultural/multicultural & diversity studies program here. Early-career intercultural/multicultural & diversity studies graduates make about $48,437. Set against $16,202 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 93% of applicants are accepted.

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Rhode Island College
Providence, RI

Students looking for strong value in intercultural/multicultural & diversity studies will find it at Rhode Island College, which ranked #2. Located in the suburb of Providence, Rhode Island College is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,300, while out-of-state students pay about $27,299. Intercultural/multicultural & Diversity Studies graduates carry a median of $23,394 in student loans. Soon after graduation, intercultural/multicultural & diversity studies degree recipients from Rhode Island College generally make around $45,088. That is a strong return on a $23,394 median debt. The acceptance rate is 92%.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Idaho earned it the #3 place for intercultural/multicultural & diversity studies. Located in the town of Moscow, University Of Idaho is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,084, while out-of-state students pay about $28,320. Students borrow a median of $18,622 to complete the intercultural/multicultural & diversity studies program here. Soon after graduation, intercultural/multicultural & diversity studies degree recipients from University Of Idaho generally make around $26,539. Set against $18,622 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted.

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Kennesaw State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in intercultural/multicultural & diversity studies, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Kennesaw, Kennesaw State University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $5,808 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $17,736. Students borrow a median of $27,004 to complete the intercultural/multicultural & diversity studies program here. Intercultural/multicultural & Diversity Studies graduates of Kennesaw State University earn a median of $53,824 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Kennesaw State University admits about 69% of applicants.

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A rank of #5 makes University Of Wisconsin Madison one of the best values for intercultural/multicultural & diversity studies. Located in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,603, compared with $42,103 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for intercultural/multicultural & diversity studies graduates is $21,813. Early-career intercultural/multicultural & diversity studies graduates make about $59,877. That is a strong return on a $21,813 median debt. Roughly 45% of applicants are accepted.

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Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value intercultural/multicultural & diversity studies schools. Located in the town of Indiana, Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $11,380, while out-of-state students pay about $16,297. Typical student debt for intercultural/multicultural & diversity studies graduates is $26,513. Intercultural/multicultural & Diversity Studies graduates of Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus earn a median of $42,972 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,513 median debt. Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus admits about 91% of applicants.

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Brigham Young University Hawaii came in at #7 for value in intercultural/multicultural & diversity studies this year. Located in the town of Laie, Brigham Young University Hawaii is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $6,630 in tuition and fees. Intercultural/multicultural & Diversity Studies graduates of Brigham Young University Hawaii earn a median of $41,461 early in their careers. Brigham Young University Hawaii admits about 47% of applicants.

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Central Connecticut State University ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value intercultural/multicultural & diversity studies schools. Set in the suburb of New Britain, Central Connecticut State University is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $13,050 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $16,550. Students borrow a median of $24,340 to complete the intercultural/multicultural & diversity studies program here. Intercultural/multicultural & Diversity Studies graduates of Central Connecticut State University earn a median of $60,151 early in their careers. Set against $24,340 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 73% of applicants are accepted.

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Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Harvard University placed #9 among the best values for intercultural/multicultural & diversity studies. Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cambridge. Students from in state pay about $61,676 in tuition and fees. Intercultural/multicultural & Diversity Studies graduates carry a median of $16,616 in student loans. Early-career intercultural/multicultural & diversity studies graduates make about $95,207. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 4%.

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University Of Kentucky landed the #10 spot for intercultural/multicultural & diversity studies value this year. Set in the city of Lexington, University Of Kentucky is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,502, compared with $34,140 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for intercultural/multicultural & diversity studies graduates is $24,094. Early-career intercultural/multicultural & diversity studies graduates make about $49,568. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Kentucky admits about 93% of applicants.

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William Paterson University Of New Jersey came in at #11 for value in intercultural/multicultural & diversity studies this year. William Paterson University Of New Jersey is a large public school located in the suburb of Wayne. Students from in state pay about $15,704 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $25,344. Students borrow a median of $25,644 to complete the intercultural/multicultural & diversity studies program here. Soon after graduation, intercultural/multicultural & diversity studies degree recipients from William Paterson University Of New Jersey generally make around $46,981. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 90%.

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South Dakota State University ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best value intercultural/multicultural & diversity studies schools. Located in the town of Brookings, South Dakota State University is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,299, with out-of-state students paying around $12,809. Students borrow a median of $24,989 to complete the intercultural/multicultural & diversity studies program here. Soon after graduation, intercultural/multicultural & diversity studies degree recipients from South Dakota State University generally make around $51,260. Set against $24,989 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. South Dakota State University admits about 98% of applicants.

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Ohio University Main Campus earned the #13 position for value in intercultural/multicultural & diversity studies this year. Set in the town of Athens, Ohio University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $14,158 in tuition and fees, compared with $24,838 for out-of-state students. Intercultural/multicultural & Diversity Studies graduates carry a median of $24,546 in student loans. Early-career intercultural/multicultural & diversity studies graduates make about $49,736. That is a strong return on a $24,546 median debt. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted.

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Bowling Green State University Main Campus landed the #14 spot for intercultural/multicultural & diversity studies value this year. Set in the town of Bowling Green, Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,912, with out-of-state students paying around $21,900. Intercultural/multicultural & Diversity Studies graduates carry a median of $25,449 in student loans. Soon after graduation, intercultural/multicultural & diversity studies degree recipients from Bowling Green State University Main Campus generally make around $45,196. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 81%.

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Wheaton College Illinois placed #15 among the best values for intercultural/multicultural & diversity studies. Located in the suburb of Wheaton, Wheaton College Illinois is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $45,546. Typical student debt for intercultural/multicultural & diversity studies graduates is $23,292. Soon after graduation, intercultural/multicultural & diversity studies degree recipients from Wheaton College Illinois generally make around $43,654. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 87%.

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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

University Of Pennsylvania ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best value intercultural/multicultural & diversity studies schools. Set in the city of Philadelphia, University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,686. Typical student debt for intercultural/multicultural & diversity studies graduates is $16,155. Early-career intercultural/multicultural & diversity studies graduates make about $99,682. That is a strong return on a $16,155 median debt. The acceptance rate is 5%.

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Biola University
La Mirada, CA

Biola University ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best value intercultural/multicultural & diversity studies schools. Located in the suburb of La Mirada, Biola University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $48,984. Students borrow a median of $24,500 to complete the intercultural/multicultural & diversity studies program here. Early-career intercultural/multicultural & diversity studies graduates make about $25,750. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Biola University admits about 74% of applicants.

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Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Macalester College ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best value intercultural/multicultural & diversity studies schools. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Macalester College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $68,104 in tuition and fees. Intercultural/multicultural & Diversity Studies graduates carry a median of $22,147 in student loans. Early-career intercultural/multicultural & diversity studies graduates make about $42,517. That is a strong return on a $22,147 median debt. Macalester College admits about 28% of applicants.

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Stonehill College
Easton, MA

Stonehill College earned the #19 position for value in intercultural/multicultural & diversity studies this year. Located in the suburb of Easton, Stonehill College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $56,370. Typical student debt for intercultural/multicultural & diversity studies graduates is $25,603. Soon after graduation, intercultural/multicultural & diversity studies degree recipients from Stonehill College generally make around $45,704. Set against $25,603 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 66%.

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Tufts University
Medford, MA

Tufts University earned the #20 position for value in intercultural/multicultural & diversity studies this year. Tufts University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Medford. In-state tuition and fees average $70,704. Typical student debt for intercultural/multicultural & diversity studies graduates is $17,074. Soon after graduation, intercultural/multicultural & diversity studies degree recipients from Tufts University generally make around $68,154. That is a strong return on a $17,074 median debt. The acceptance rate is 12%.

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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 · 20 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 20 ranked schools only.

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