2026 Best Value International Education Doctoral Degree Schools

#1

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, PA

For return on investment, no school beat Lehigh University this year in the United States. Based in Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $64,980. Graduates carry a median of $23,008 in student loans. Median earnings reach $105,584 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Lehigh University admits about 26% of applicants. Read more about Lehigh University

#2

Teachers College At Columbia University

New York, NY

Teachers College At Columbia University came in at #2 on this year's best-value International Education ranking in the United States. Based in New York, NY, Teachers College At Columbia University is a private not-for-profit institution. Median earnings reach $73,294 ten years out. Get the full Teachers College At Columbia University report

#3

New York University

New York, NY

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at New York University earned it the #3 place in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in New York, NY. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $62,796. Graduates carry a median of $21,897 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $82,509. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. New York University has an acceptance rate of 9%. Get the full New York University report

#4

University Of Kentucky

A rank of #4 makes University Of Kentucky one of the best values in the United States. Read the full report on University Of Kentucky

#5

Florida International University

Florida International University came in at #5 on this year's best-value International Education ranking in the United States. More on Florida International University

#6

Georgia State University

Georgia State University landed the #6 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Georgia State University report

#7

Suny At Albany

Suny At Albany came in at #7 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Suny At Albany report

#8

The College Of New Jersey

The College Of New Jersey placed #8 among the best-value International Education schools in the United States. See the full The College Of New Jersey profile

#9

Arizona State University Skysong

Arizona State University Skysong landed the #9 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Arizona State University Skysong report

#10

Sit Graduate Institute

Sit Graduate Institute landed the #10 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Sit Graduate Institute profile

#11

Kent State University At Kent

Kent State University At Kent offered strong value this year, earning the #11 position. Get the full Kent State University At Kent report

#12

University Of Wisconsin Madison

University Of Wisconsin Madison placed #12 among the best-value International Education schools in the United States. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Madison

#13

Faith Evangelical College And Seminary

Faith Evangelical College And Seminary landed the #13 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Faith Evangelical College And Seminary

#14

Jacksonville University

Jacksonville University landed the #14 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Jacksonville University

#15

Endicott College

Endicott College came in at #15 in this year's value ranking. See the full Endicott College profile

#16

Loyola University Chicago

Loyola University Chicago placed #16 among the best-value International Education schools in the United States. Read the full report on Loyola University Chicago

#17

Oklahoma State University Main Campus

Oklahoma State University Main Campus came in at #17 in this year's value ranking. More on Oklahoma State University Main Campus

#18

Boston College

Boston College placed #18 among the best-value International Education schools in the United States. More on Boston College

#19

George Washington University

George Washington University placed #19 among the best-value International Education schools in the United States. See the full George Washington University profile

#20

Duke University

Duke University came in at #20 in this year's value ranking. More on Duke University

#21

Harvard University

Harvard University came in at #21 in this year's value ranking. See the full Harvard University profile

#22

Indiana University Bloomington

Indiana University Bloomington offered strong value this year, earning the #22 position. Read the full report on Indiana University Bloomington

#23

Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt University offered strong value this year, earning the #23 position. See the full Vanderbilt University profile

#24

American University

American University came in at #24 in this year's value ranking. Read more about American University

#25

Niagara University

Niagara University placed #25 among the best-value International Education schools in the United States. Read the full report on Niagara University

#26

Sam Houston State University

Sam Houston State University ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best-value International Education schools. Read the full report on Sam Houston State University

#27

University Of Nevada Las Vegas

University Of Nevada Las Vegas ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best-value International Education schools. Read more about University Of Nevada Las Vegas