2026 Best Value International Education Schools

#1

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, IL

For return on investment, no school beat Loyola University Chicago this year in the United States. Located in Chicago, IL, Loyola University Chicago is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $53,710. Typical International Education student debt is $23,521. Loyola University Chicago alumni report median earnings of $71,530 a decade after entry. Set against $23,521 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 82%. More on Loyola University Chicago

#2

Teachers College At Columbia University

New York, NY

You'll get strong value at Teachers College At Columbia University, which ranked #2 this year. Teachers College At Columbia University is a private not-for-profit school based in New York, NY. Graduates go on to earn a median of $73,294 ten years after entry. More on Teachers College At Columbia University

#3

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, PA

Out of the 27 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Lehigh University landed the #3 spot. Set in Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $64,980. The median International Education program debt is $23,008. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $105,584. Set against $23,008 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 26% of applicants are accepted. See the full Lehigh University profile

#4

Niagara University

Niagara University, NY

You'll get strong value at Niagara University, which ranked #4 this year. Based in Niagara University, NY, Niagara University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $39,345. Niagara University International Education students take on a median of $26,208 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $56,196 ten years after entry. Set against $26,208 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 87% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Niagara University report

#5

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, TX

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Sam Houston State University earned it the #5 place in the United States. This public school is set in Huntsville, TX. Students from in state pay about $9,228 in tuition and fees, compared with $19,068 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $24,850 in student loans. Median earnings reach $54,211 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $24,850 median debt. Sam Houston State University has an acceptance rate of 90%. More on Sam Houston State University

#6

George Washington University

Washington, DC

George Washington University placed #6 among the best-value International Education schools in the United States. George Washington University is a private not-for-profit school based in Washington, DC. In-state tuition and fees average $67,710. Typical International Education student debt is $22,910. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $90,873. Set against $22,910 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 47% of those who apply are admitted. More on George Washington University

#8

New York University

New York, NY

New York University landed the #8 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in New York, NY, New York University is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $62,796. Students borrow a median of $21,897 to complete their International Education program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $82,509. Set against $21,897 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 9% of applicants are accepted. See the full New York University profile

#9

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, MA

Boston College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best-value International Education schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Chestnut Hill, MA. In-state tuition and fees run about $70,702. Graduates carry a median of $18,101 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $103,937 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 16% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Boston College

#10

Indiana University Bloomington

Bloomington, IN

Indiana University Bloomington placed #10 among the best-value International Education schools in the United States. Based in Bloomington, IN, Indiana University Bloomington is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,144, while out-of-state students pay about $41,891. Graduates carry a median of $20,542 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $63,742. That is a strong return on a $20,542 median debt. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Indiana University Bloomington

#11

Kent State University At Kent

Kent, OH

Kent State University At Kent offered strong value this year, earning the #11 position. This public school is set in Kent, OH. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,220, while out-of-state students pay about $21,575. Students borrow a median of $25,174 to complete their International Education program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $45,388. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Kent State University At Kent admits about 86% of applicants. More on Kent State University At Kent

#12

Suny At Albany

Albany, NY

Suny At Albany came in at #12 in this year's value ranking. Located in Albany, NY, Suny At Albany is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,601, while out-of-state students pay about $30,991. Students borrow a median of $23,521 to complete their International Education program here. Suny At Albany alumni report median earnings of $67,979 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $23,521 median debt. Suny At Albany admits about 69% of applicants. Read more about Suny At Albany

#13

Duke University

Durham, NC

Duke University came in at #13 in this year's value ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Durham, NC. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,758. Duke University International Education students take on a median of $8,000 in debt. Duke University alumni report median earnings of $97,800 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Duke University admits about 6% of applicants. More on Duke University

#14

American University

Washington, DC

American University offered strong value this year, earning the #14 position. American University is a private not-for-profit school based in Washington, DC. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $58,771. Typical International Education student debt is $24,139. Graduates go on to earn a median of $77,370 ten years after entry. Set against $24,139 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. American University has an acceptance rate of 62%. Read more about American University

#15

University Of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

University Of Kentucky came in at #15 in this year's value ranking. Based in Lexington, KY, University Of Kentucky is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,502, compared with $34,140 for out-of-state students. The median International Education program debt is $24,094. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $59,025. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Kentucky has an acceptance rate of 93%. Read the full report on University Of Kentucky

#16

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN

Vanderbilt University came in at #16 in this year's value ranking. Based in Nashville, TN, Vanderbilt University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $67,498 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $13,975 to complete their International Education program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $91,565. Set against $13,975 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Vanderbilt University admits about 6% of applicants. See the full Vanderbilt University profile

#17

Sit Graduate Institute

Brattleboro, VT

Sit Graduate Institute placed #17 among the best-value International Education schools in the United States. Based in Brattleboro, VT, Sit Graduate Institute is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $20,734. Get the full Sit Graduate Institute report

#18

Florida International University

Miami, FL

Florida International University came in at #18 in this year's value ranking. Florida International University is a public school based in Miami, FL. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,565, with out-of-state students paying around $18,964. Graduates carry a median of $19,349 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $60,249. Set against $19,349 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 55% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Florida International University report

#18

The College Of New Jersey

The College Of New Jersey offered strong value this year, earning the #18 position. Read the full report on The College Of New Jersey

#19

University Of Nevada Las Vegas

University Of Nevada Las Vegas landed the #19 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full University Of Nevada Las Vegas profile

#20

University Of Wisconsin Madison

University Of Wisconsin Madison offered strong value this year, earning the #20 position. More on University Of Wisconsin Madison

#21

Georgia State University

Georgia State University placed #21 among the best-value International Education schools in the United States. Read the full report on Georgia State University

#22

Arizona State University Skysong

Arizona State University Skysong placed #22 among the best-value International Education schools in the United States. Get the full Arizona State University Skysong report

#23

Endicott College

Endicott College offered strong value this year, earning the #23 position. Read the full report on Endicott College

#24

Jacksonville University

Jacksonville University landed the #24 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Jacksonville University

#25

Oklahoma State University Main Campus

Oklahoma State University Main Campus landed the #25 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Oklahoma State University Main Campus

#26

Harvard University

Harvard University ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best-value International Education schools. See the full Harvard University profile

#27

Faith Evangelical College And Seminary

Faith Evangelical College And Seminary offered strong value this year, earning the #27 position. More on Faith Evangelical College And Seminary