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2027 Best Value International Policy Analysis Schools in the Southwest Region

4 Colleges in the United States
$19,883 Avg Student Debt
$70,451 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value International Policy Analysis Badge [International Policy Analysis](/majors/social-services-public-administration/public-policy/international-policy-analysis/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value international policy analysis schools.

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2027 Best Value International Policy Analysis Schools in the Southwest Region

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

Best Value International Policy Analysis Schools

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Leading the list is University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus, our #1 best value for international policy analysis in the Southwest Region. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a very large public school located in the suburb of Norman. Students from in state pay about $9,797 in tuition and fees, compared with $27,377 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for international policy analysis graduates is $23,138. International Policy Analysis graduates of University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn a median of $53,731 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,138 median debt. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus admits about 77% of applicants.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at The University Of Texas At Dallas earned it the #2 place for international policy analysis. Set in the city of Richardson, The University Of Texas At Dallas is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $14,644, while out-of-state students pay about $40,144. Students borrow a median of $16,750 to complete the international policy analysis program here. Early-career international policy analysis graduates make about $43,837. Set against $16,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 65%.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Texas A And M University College Station earned it the #3 place for international policy analysis. Set in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,995, compared with $40,124 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,031 to complete the international policy analysis program here. International Policy Analysis graduates of Texas A And M University College Station earn a median of $64,891 early in their careers. Set against $20,031 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 57%.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Southern Methodist University earned it the #4 place for international policy analysis. Located in the suburb of Dallas, Southern Methodist University is a large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,040. International Policy Analysis graduates carry a median of $19,615 in student loans. International Policy Analysis graduates of Southern Methodist University earn a median of $40,434 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $19,615 median debt. Southern Methodist University admits about 63% 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 · 4 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.

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