2026 Best Value Multicultural Diversity Studies Doctoral Degree Schools

#1

Biola University

La Mirada, CA

For return on investment, no school beat Biola University this year in the United States. Based in La Mirada, CA, Biola University is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $48,984. Typical Multicultural Diversity Studies student debt is $24,500. Median earnings reach $56,778 ten years out. Set against $24,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Biola University has an acceptance rate of 74%. Read more about Biola University

#2

University Of Alabama At Birmingham

Birmingham, AL

Out of the 143 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, University Of Alabama At Birmingham landed the #2 spot. Set in Birmingham, AL, University Of Alabama At Birmingham is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,098, while out-of-state students pay about $22,562. University Of Alabama At Birmingham Multicultural Diversity Studies students take on a median of $26,162 in debt. Median earnings reach $54,501 ten years out. Set against $26,162 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Alabama At Birmingham admits about 88% of applicants. Get the full University Of Alabama At Birmingham report

#3

Capella University

Out of the 143 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Capella University landed the #3 spot. More on Capella University

#4

Macalester College

A rank of #4 makes Macalester College one of the best values in the United States. Read the full report on Macalester College

#5

Missouri State University Springfield

Missouri State University Springfield came in at #5 on this year's best-value Multicultural Diversity Studies ranking in the United States. Read more about Missouri State University Springfield

#6

Ohio State University Main Campus

Ohio State University Main Campus placed #6 among the best-value Multicultural Diversity Studies schools in the United States. Get the full Ohio State University Main Campus report

#7

Union University

Union University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best-value Multicultural Diversity Studies schools. See the full Union University profile

#8

Merrimack College

Merrimack College landed the #8 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Merrimack College

#9

Pennsylvania State University Main Campus

Pennsylvania State University Main Campus placed #9 among the best-value Multicultural Diversity Studies schools in the United States. Read more about Pennsylvania State University Main Campus

#10

University Of Alaska Anchorage

University Of Alaska Anchorage placed #10 among the best-value Multicultural Diversity Studies schools in the United States. Read the full report on University Of Alaska Anchorage

#11

University Of Idaho

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

#12

University Of Louisville

University Of Louisville came in at #12 in this year's value ranking. Read more about University Of Louisville

#13

Indiana Institute Of Technology

Indiana Institute Of Technology ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best-value Multicultural Diversity Studies schools. See the full Indiana Institute Of Technology profile

#14

Anoka Ramsey Community College

Anoka Ramsey Community College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best-value Multicultural Diversity Studies schools. More on Anoka Ramsey Community College

#15

Elmhurst College

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

#16

California State University Northridge

California State University Northridge offered strong value this year, earning the #16 position. More on California State University Northridge

#17

Columbia International University

Columbia International University landed the #17 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Columbia International University

#18

Fresno Pacific University

Fresno Pacific University came in at #18 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Fresno Pacific University

#19

Washington State University

Washington State University placed #19 among the best-value Multicultural Diversity Studies schools in the United States. Get the full Washington State University report

#20

Southeastern University

Southeastern University came in at #20 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Southeastern University

#21

Dixie State College Of Utah

Dixie State College Of Utah placed #21 among the best-value Multicultural Diversity Studies schools in the United States. Read the full report on Dixie State College Of Utah

#22

Northwestern University

Northwestern University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best-value Multicultural Diversity Studies schools. Get the full Northwestern University report

#23

William Carey University

William Carey University landed the #23 spot for value in the United States this year. More on William Carey University

#24

William Paterson University Of New Jersey

William Paterson University Of New Jersey ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best-value Multicultural Diversity Studies schools. Read more about William Paterson University Of New Jersey

#25

Texas A And M University College Station

Texas A And M University College Station landed the #25 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Texas A And M University College Station profile

#26

Cedar Crest College

Cedar Crest College came in at #26 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Cedar Crest College

#27

Grand Valley State University

Grand Valley State University offered strong value this year, earning the #27 position. Get the full Grand Valley State University report

#28

Rowan University

Rowan University placed #28 among the best-value Multicultural Diversity Studies schools in the United States. Read the full report on Rowan University

#29

Corban University

Corban University landed the #29 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Corban University

#30

Drury University

Drury University ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best-value Multicultural Diversity Studies schools. More on Drury University

#31

Suny At Fredonia

Suny At Fredonia landed the #31 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Suny At Fredonia

#32

University Of Wisconsin Whitewater

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

#33

Lesley University

Lesley University placed #33 among the best-value Multicultural Diversity Studies schools in the United States. See the full Lesley University profile

#34

Chesapeake College

Chesapeake College landed the #34 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Chesapeake College

#35

Eastern Washington University

Eastern Washington University placed #35 among the best-value Multicultural Diversity Studies schools in the United States. Read more about Eastern Washington University

#36

Missouri University Of Science And Technology

Missouri University Of Science And Technology came in at #36 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Missouri University Of Science And Technology

#37

North Hennepin Community College

North Hennepin Community College came in at #37 in this year's value ranking. Read more about North Hennepin Community College

#38

Wheaton College Illinois

Wheaton College Illinois offered strong value this year, earning the #38 position. Read the full report on Wheaton College Illinois

#39

Oxford Graduate School

Oxford Graduate School offered strong value this year, earning the #39 position. Read the full report on Oxford Graduate School

#40

Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis

Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis offered strong value this year, earning the #40 position. See the full Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis profile

#41

Stonehill College

Stonehill College ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best-value Multicultural Diversity Studies schools. Read more about Stonehill College

#42

Indiana Institute Of Technology College Of Professional Studies

Indiana Institute Of Technology College Of Professional Studies landed the #42 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Indiana Institute Of Technology College Of Professional Studies

#43

College Of Mount Saint Vincent

College Of Mount Saint Vincent ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best-value Multicultural Diversity Studies schools. More on College Of Mount Saint Vincent

#44

Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus

Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best-value Multicultural Diversity Studies schools. Read more about Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus

#45

The University Of Texas At Austin

The University Of Texas At Austin placed #45 among the best-value Multicultural Diversity Studies schools in the United States. More on The University Of Texas At Austin

#46

Pennsylvania Western University

Pennsylvania Western University came in at #46 in this year's value ranking. See the full Pennsylvania Western University profile

#47

University Of Kansas

University Of Kansas placed #47 among the best-value Multicultural Diversity Studies schools in the United States. Read more about University Of Kansas

#48

Philadelphia Biblical University Langhorne

Philadelphia Biblical University Langhorne placed #48 among the best-value Multicultural Diversity Studies schools in the United States. See the full Philadelphia Biblical University Langhorne profile

#49

University Of Iowa

University Of Iowa ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best-value Multicultural Diversity Studies schools. See the full University Of Iowa profile

#50

Indiana Wesleyan University

Indiana Wesleyan University offered strong value this year, earning the #50 position. Read the full report on Indiana Wesleyan University