2026 Best Value International Studies Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools

#1

Miami University Oxford

Oxford, OH

For return on investment, no school beat Miami University Oxford this year in the United States. Based in Oxford, OH, Miami University Oxford is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $17,519 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $38,965. The median International Studies program debt is $24,177. Graduates go on to earn a median of $55,076 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Miami University Oxford has an acceptance rate of 75%. Get the full Miami University Oxford report

#2

University Of Georgia

Athens, GA

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Georgia earned it the #2 place in the United States. University Of Georgia is a public school based in Athens, GA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,450, with out-of-state students paying around $31,688. Graduates carry a median of $21,792 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $68,726 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Georgia admits about 38% of applicants. Read the full report on University Of Georgia

#3

Hope College

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Hope College earned it the #3 place in the United States. Read the full report on Hope College

#4

Concordia College At Moorhead

You'll get strong value at Concordia College At Moorhead, which ranked #4 this year. More on Concordia College At Moorhead

#5

Georgetown University

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Georgetown University earned it the #5 place in the United States. Get the full Georgetown University report

#6

University Of Nebraska Lincoln

University Of Nebraska Lincoln placed #6 among the best-value International Studies schools in the United States. More on University Of Nebraska Lincoln

#7

Dallas Baptist University

Dallas Baptist University offered strong value this year, earning the #7 position. Read the full report on Dallas Baptist University

#8

Ramapo College Of New Jersey

Ramapo College Of New Jersey landed the #8 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Ramapo College Of New Jersey

#9

Middle Tennessee State University

Middle Tennessee State University landed the #9 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Middle Tennessee State University

#10

University Of Arizona

University Of Arizona placed #10 among the best-value International Studies schools in the United States. See the full University Of Arizona profile

#11

University Of South Alabama

University Of South Alabama offered strong value this year, earning the #11 position. More on University Of South Alabama

#12

University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh

University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh offered strong value this year, earning the #12 position. Get the full University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh report

#13

California State University East Bay

California State University East Bay ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best-value International Studies schools. Read the full report on California State University East Bay

#14

Coe College

Coe College landed the #14 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Coe College

#15

Hamline University

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

#16

Sewanee The University Of The South

Sewanee The University Of The South ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best-value International Studies schools. Read more about Sewanee The University Of The South

#17

Kent State University At Kent

Kent State University At Kent landed the #17 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Kent State University At Kent

#18

Spelman College

Spelman College placed #18 among the best-value International Studies schools in the United States. See the full Spelman College profile

#19

University Of North Dakota

University Of North Dakota placed #19 among the best-value International Studies schools in the United States. See the full University Of North Dakota profile

#20

Pennsylvania State University World Campus

Pennsylvania State University World Campus placed #20 among the best-value International Studies schools in the United States. Read more about Pennsylvania State University World Campus

#21

Morgan State University

Morgan State University ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best-value International Studies schools. Get the full Morgan State University report

#22

The University Of Texas At Arlington

The University Of Texas At Arlington offered strong value this year, earning the #22 position. Get the full The University Of Texas At Arlington report

#23

University Of Oregon

University Of Oregon placed #23 among the best-value International Studies schools in the United States. More on University Of Oregon

#24

University Of Southern California

University Of Southern California offered strong value this year, earning the #24 position. Read the full report on University Of Southern California

#25

Adelphi University

Adelphi University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best-value International Studies schools. Read more about Adelphi University

#26

Bard College At Simons Rock

Bard College At Simons Rock came in at #26 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Bard College At Simons Rock

#27

Knox College

Knox College came in at #27 in this year's value ranking. See the full Knox College profile

#28

Westmont College

Westmont College placed #28 among the best-value International Studies schools in the United States. More on Westmont College

#29

Marietta College

Marietta College came in at #29 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Marietta College

#30

Nebraska Wesleyan University

Nebraska Wesleyan University placed #30 among the best-value International Studies schools in the United States. See the full Nebraska Wesleyan University profile

#31

Pepperdine University

Pepperdine University landed the #31 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Pepperdine University report

#32

University Of Wisconsin Madison

University Of Wisconsin Madison landed the #32 spot for value in the United States this year. More on University Of Wisconsin Madison

#33

Andrews University

Andrews University placed #33 among the best-value International Studies schools in the United States. See the full Andrews University profile

#34

California State University San Bernardino

California State University San Bernardino came in at #34 in this year's value ranking. Get the full California State University San Bernardino report

#35

Capital University

Capital University came in at #35 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Capital University

#36

Grand Valley State University

Grand Valley State University ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best-value International Studies schools. Read more about Grand Valley State University

#37

Northwest University College Of Adult And Professional Studies

Northwest University College Of Adult And Professional Studies landed the #37 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Northwest University College Of Adult And Professional Studies

#38

University Of Kansas

University Of Kansas ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best-value International Studies schools. Read the full report on University Of Kansas

#39

University Of North Carolina At Charlotte

University Of North Carolina At Charlotte placed #39 among the best-value International Studies schools in the United States. See the full University Of North Carolina At Charlotte profile

#40

University Of Richmond

University Of Richmond landed the #40 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full University Of Richmond report

#41

Central College

Central College ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best-value International Studies schools. Read more about Central College

#42

College Of Mount Saint Vincent

College Of Mount Saint Vincent offered strong value this year, earning the #42 position. More on College Of Mount Saint Vincent

#43

College Of Saint Elizabeth

College Of Saint Elizabeth came in at #43 in this year's value ranking. Get the full College Of Saint Elizabeth report

#44

Columbia International University

Columbia International University offered strong value this year, earning the #44 position. See the full Columbia International University profile

#45

Macomb Community College

Macomb Community College landed the #45 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Macomb Community College profile

#46

Metropolitan State University

Metropolitan State University ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best-value International Studies schools. More on Metropolitan State University

#47

Benedictine College

Benedictine College landed the #47 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Benedictine College

#48

Culver Stockton College

Culver Stockton College offered strong value this year, earning the #48 position. See the full Culver Stockton College profile

#49

University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign

University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best-value International Studies schools. See the full University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign profile

#50

University Of Iowa

University Of Iowa came in at #50 in this year's value ranking. More on University Of Iowa