2026 Best Value International Education Master’s Degree Schools

#1

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, IL

Loyola University Chicago tops our 2026 ranking of the best-value International Education master's degree schools in the United States. Loyola University Chicago is a private not-for-profit school based in Chicago, IL. In-state tuition and fees average $53,710. Graduates carry a median of $23,521 in student loans. Median earnings reach $71,530 ten years out. Set against $23,521 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Loyola University Chicago has an acceptance rate of 82%. Read more about Loyola University Chicago

#2

Teachers College At Columbia University

New York, NY

A rank of #2 makes Teachers College At Columbia University one of the best values in the United States. Teachers College At Columbia University is a private not-for-profit school based in New York, NY. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $73,294. Get the full Teachers College At Columbia University report

#3

Niagara University

Niagara University, NY

A rank of #3 makes Niagara University one of the best values in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Niagara University, NY. Students from in state pay about $39,345 in tuition and fees. 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. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Niagara University report

#4

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, TX

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Sam Houston State University earned it the #4 place in the United States. This public school is set in Huntsville, TX. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,228, compared with $19,068 for out-of-state students. The median International Education program debt is $24,850. Sam Houston State University alumni report median earnings of $54,211 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $24,850 median debt. About 90% of those who apply are admitted. More on Sam Houston State University

#5

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, PA

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Lehigh University earned it the #5 place in the United States. Located in Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $64,980 in tuition and fees. The median International Education program debt is $23,008. Lehigh University alumni report median earnings of $105,584 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $23,008 median debt. Lehigh University admits about 26% of applicants. Get the full Lehigh University report

#6

George Washington University

Washington, DC

George Washington University offered strong value this year, earning the #6 position. Set in Washington, DC, George Washington University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,710. The median International Education program debt is $22,910. George Washington University alumni report median earnings of $90,873 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 47% of applicants are accepted. See the full George Washington University profile

#8

New York University

New York, NY

New York University landed the #8 spot for value in the United States this year. New York University is a private not-for-profit school based in New York, NY. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $62,796. New York University International Education students take on a median of $21,897 in debt. Median earnings reach $82,509 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 9% of applicants are accepted. Read more about New York University

#9

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, MA

Boston College came in at #9 in this year's value ranking. Located in Chestnut Hill, MA, Boston College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $70,702. Boston College International Education students take on a median of $18,101 in debt. 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. Get the full Boston College report

#10

Indiana University Bloomington

Bloomington, IN

Indiana University Bloomington came in at #10 in this year's value ranking. Indiana University Bloomington is a public school based in Bloomington, IN. In-state tuition and fees average $12,144, while out-of-state students pay about $41,891. Typical International Education student debt is $20,542. Graduates go on to earn a median of $63,742 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $20,542 median debt. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted. Read more about Indiana University Bloomington

#11

Suny At Albany

Albany, NY

Suny At Albany placed #11 among the best-value International Education schools in the United States. Suny At Albany is a public school based in Albany, NY. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,601, with out-of-state students paying around $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. Set against $23,521 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 69%. Get the full Suny At Albany report

#12

American University

Washington, DC

American University landed the #12 spot for value in the United States this year. American University is a private not-for-profit school based in Washington, DC. Students from in state pay about $58,771 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $24,139 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $77,370. Set against $24,139 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 62% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on American University

#13

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN

Vanderbilt University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best-value International Education schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Nashville, TN. Students from in state pay about $67,498 in tuition and fees. Typical International Education student debt is $13,975. Vanderbilt University alumni report median earnings of $91,565 a decade after entry. Set against $13,975 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 6% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Vanderbilt University

#14

Sit Graduate Institute

Brattleboro, VT

Sit Graduate Institute came in at #14 in this year's value ranking. Based in Brattleboro, VT, Sit Graduate Institute is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $20,734 in tuition and fees. Read the full report on Sit Graduate Institute

#15

Florida International University

Miami, FL

Florida International University placed #15 among the best-value International Education schools in the United States. Based in Miami, FL, Florida International University is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,565, with out-of-state students paying around $18,964. Typical International Education student debt is $19,349. Graduates go on to earn a median of $60,249 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 55% of applicants are accepted. More on Florida International University

#15

Faith Evangelical College And Seminary

Faith Evangelical College And Seminary offered strong value this year, earning the #15 position. Read the full report on Faith Evangelical College And Seminary

#16

University Of Nevada Las Vegas

University Of Nevada Las Vegas offered strong value this year, earning the #16 position. Read more about University Of Nevada Las Vegas

#17

Jacksonville University

Jacksonville University placed #17 among the best-value International Education schools in the United States. Read more about Jacksonville University

#18

Harvard University

Harvard University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best-value International Education schools. More on Harvard University

#19

The College Of New Jersey

The College Of New Jersey landed the #19 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full The College Of New Jersey profile

#20

University Of Kentucky

University Of Kentucky ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best-value International Education schools. Read the full report on University Of Kentucky

#21

Kent State University At Kent

Kent State University At Kent placed #21 among the best-value International Education schools in the United States. See the full Kent State University At Kent profile

#22

University Of Wisconsin Madison

University Of Wisconsin Madison offered strong value this year, earning the #22 position. See the full University Of Wisconsin Madison profile

#23

Georgia State University

Georgia State University came in at #23 in this year's value ranking. More on Georgia State University

#24

Endicott College

Endicott College placed #24 among the best-value International Education schools in the United States. Read more about Endicott College

#25

Arizona State University Skysong

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

#26

Duke University

Duke University offered strong value this year, earning the #26 position. Read the full report on Duke University

#27

Oklahoma State University Main Campus

Oklahoma State University Main Campus placed #27 among the best-value International Education schools in the United States. Get the full Oklahoma State University Main Campus report