2026 Best Value Multicultural Diversity Studies Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Multicultural Diversity Studies master’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 143 schools by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor evaluated schools to build this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Multicultural Diversity Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the best-value schools below:
Leading the list is Biola University, our #1 best-value Multicultural Diversity Studies school in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in La Mirada, CA. Students from in state pay about $48,984 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $24,500 in student loans. Median earnings reach $56,778 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $24,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 74%. Read the full report on Biola University
Bowling Green State University Main Campus came in at #2 on this year's best-value Multicultural Diversity Studies ranking in the United States. Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a public school based in Bowling Green, OH. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,912, compared with $21,900 for out-of-state students. The median Multicultural Diversity Studies program debt is $25,449. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $47,896. That is a strong return on a $25,449 median debt. The acceptance rate is 81%. See the full Bowling Green State University Main Campus profile
Lesley University came in at #3 on this year's best-value Multicultural Diversity Studies ranking in the United States. Based in Cambridge, MA, Lesley University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $34,256. The median Multicultural Diversity Studies program debt is $24,818. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $51,173. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Lesley University admits about 97% of applicants. See the full Lesley University profile
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Houston Clear Lake earned it the #4 place in the United States. University Of Houston Clear Lake is a public school based in Houston, TX. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,346, while out-of-state students pay about $22,290. Students borrow a median of $21,100 to complete their Multicultural Diversity Studies program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $59,004. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 90%. See the full University Of Houston Clear Lake profile
University Of Kansas came in at #5 on this year's best-value Multicultural Diversity Studies ranking in the United States. Based in Lawrence, KS, University Of Kansas is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,102, compared with $30,432 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,608 to complete their Multicultural Diversity Studies program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $61,945 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $23,608 median debt. University Of Kansas has an acceptance rate of 94%. More on University Of Kansas
The University Of Texas At San Antonio landed the #6 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in San Antonio, TX, The University Of Texas At San Antonio is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,326, with out-of-state students paying around $22,249. The University Of Texas At San Antonio Multicultural Diversity Studies students take on a median of $23,312 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $57,131. Set against $23,312 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The University Of Texas At San Antonio has an acceptance rate of 87%. More on The University Of Texas At San Antonio
University Of Maryland Baltimore County offered strong value this year, earning the #7 position. This public school is set in Baltimore, MD. Students from in state pay about $13,256 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $31,225. The median Multicultural Diversity Studies program debt is $21,331. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $69,960. Set against $21,331 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Maryland Baltimore County has an acceptance rate of 72%. More on University Of Maryland Baltimore County
Tufts University came in at #8 in this year's value ranking. Tufts University is a private not-for-profit school based in Medford, MA. Students from in state pay about $70,704 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $17,074 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $83,214. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Tufts University admits about 12% of applicants. Read the full report on Tufts University
Depaul University offered strong value this year, earning the #9 position. Located in Chicago, IL, Depaul University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $45,405. Graduates carry a median of $25,310 in student loans. Median earnings reach $68,751 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Depaul University admits about 76% of applicants. See the full Depaul University profile
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary offered strong value this year, earning the #10 position. Read more about Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
University Of Maine placed #11 among the best-value Multicultural Diversity Studies schools in the United States. See the full University Of Maine profile
Arizona State University Skysong ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best-value Multicultural Diversity Studies schools. Read the full report on Arizona State University Skysong
University Of Idaho came in at #13 in this year's value ranking. See the full University Of Idaho profile
Black Hills State University placed #14 among the best-value Multicultural Diversity Studies schools in the United States. Read the full report on Black Hills State University
Purdue University Global came in at #15 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Purdue University Global
University Of Maryland Baltimore offered strong value this year, earning the #16 position. See the full University Of Maryland Baltimore profile
Ohio State University Main Campus placed #17 among the best-value Multicultural Diversity Studies schools in the United States. Read the full report on Ohio State University Main Campus
Indiana University South Bend came in at #18 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Indiana University South Bend report
The University Of Tennessee came in at #19 in this year's value ranking. More on The University Of Tennessee
Indiana Institute Of Technology came in at #20 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Indiana Institute Of Technology
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis offered strong value this year, earning the #21 position. See the full Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis profile
University Of North Georgia ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best-value Multicultural Diversity Studies schools. Read the full report on University Of North Georgia
Arkansas Tech University offered strong value this year, earning the #23 position. Get the full Arkansas Tech University report
University Of Iowa landed the #24 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about University Of Iowa
Mcneese State University landed the #25 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Mcneese State University
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Multicultural Diversity Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also offered excellent value:
Washington State University came in at #26 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Washington State University
Chatham University came in at #27 in this year's value ranking. More on Chatham University
Emmanuel College Massachusetts came in at #28 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Emmanuel College Massachusetts
Temple University ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best-value Multicultural Diversity Studies schools. See the full Temple University profile
Union University
Union University ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best-value Multicultural Diversity Studies schools. See the full Union University profile
University Of Massachusetts Lowell landed the #31 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full University Of Massachusetts Lowell report
Midamerica Nazarene University landed the #32 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Midamerica Nazarene University profile
Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best-value Multicultural Diversity Studies schools. See the full Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus profile
Wichita State University landed the #34 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Wichita State University
Elmhurst College
Elmhurst College came in at #35 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Elmhurst College report
Rollins College
Rollins College placed #36 among the best-value Multicultural Diversity Studies schools in the United States. More on Rollins College
Villanova University landed the #37 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Villanova University
Grace Mission University landed the #38 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Grace Mission University
William Paterson University Of New Jersey offered strong value this year, earning the #39 position. More on William Paterson University Of New Jersey
Hudson County Community College came in at #40 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Hudson County Community College report
Capella University offered strong value this year, earning the #41 position. More on Capella University
Indiana Institute Of Technology College Of Professional Studies came in at #42 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Indiana Institute Of Technology College Of Professional Studies report
University Of Mobile ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best-value Multicultural Diversity Studies schools. More on University Of Mobile
Central Connecticut State University ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best-value Multicultural Diversity Studies schools. More on Central Connecticut State University
Quinnipiac University landed the #45 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Quinnipiac University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University placed #46 among the best-value Multicultural Diversity Studies schools in the United States. Read more about Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University
American College Of Education landed the #47 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full American College Of Education profile
Gardner Webb University came in at #48 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Gardner Webb University
North Hennepin Community College ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best-value Multicultural Diversity Studies schools. More on North Hennepin Community College
Cuny Graduate School And University Center offered strong value this year, earning the #50 position. Read more about Cuny Graduate School And University Center
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment — drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 143 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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