2023 Best Value International Studies Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best International Studies Master's Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, international studies was ranked #102 in the country. In fact 7,368 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
The Best Value International Studies Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 4 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best value master's degree programs for international studies students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
Best Southeast Region Schools for Affordable Quality for a Master's in International Studies
Our 2023 rankings named American Public University System the best value school in the Southeast Region for international studies students working on their master’s degree. Located in the fringe town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit school with a very large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at American Military University are $7,050 per year.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value International Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public school located in the city of Chapel Hill.
UNC Chapel Hill graduate students pay an average of $30,858 in tuition and fees each year.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, UNC Chapel Hill is ranked #5 for overall quality for international studies in the Southeast Region .
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The excellent master’s degree programs at George Mason University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best value international studies schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public school with a very large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at GMU are $37,956 per year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, GMU also is in the top 10% of our Best International Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
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The excellent master’s degree programs at Florida International University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best value international studies schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the suburb of Miami, FIU is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at FIU are $24,211 a year.
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Request InformationBest International Studies Colleges by State
Explore the best international studies colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 47 |
| Virginia | 102 |
| North Carolina | 267 |
| Florida | 323 |
| Tennessee | 57 |
| Kentucky | 76 |
| South Carolina | 49 |
| Louisiana | 30 |
| Arkansas | 28 |
| Alabama | 22 |
| Mississippi | 6 |
| West Virginia | 236 |
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International Studies Related Majors for International Studies
International Studies is one of 44 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to International Studies
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 34,975 |
| Biological & Physical Science | 30,075 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 9,074 |
| Nutrition Science | 5,330 |
| Behavioral Science | 4,169 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 4 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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