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2026 Best Value Italian Studies Master’s Degree Schools

2 Colleges in the United States
$16,974 Avg Student Debt
$86,615 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Italian Studies Master's Degree Badge [Italian Studies](/majors/ethnic-cultural-gender-studies/area-studies/italian-studies/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong italian studies education at a price that pays off.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 42 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for italian studies students.

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2026 Best Value Italian Studies Schools in the United States

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in italian studies, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Italian Studies Schools

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For return on investment in italian studies, no school beat University Of Washington Seattle Campus this year. Set in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,973, compared with $43,209 for out-of-state students. Italian Studies graduates carry a median of $14,922 in student loans. Italian Studies graduates of University Of Washington Seattle Campus earn a median of $65,681 early in their careers. Set against $14,922 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 39% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #2 makes The University Of Texas At Austin one of the best values for italian studies. The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public school located in the city of Austin. Students from in state pay about $11,688 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $44,908. Students borrow a median of $22,215 to complete the italian studies program here. Early-career italian studies graduates make about $46,699. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The University Of Texas At Austin admits about 27% of applicants.

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Brown University
Providence, RI

Brown University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in italian studies, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Providence, Brown University is a large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $71,312. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete the italian studies program here. Early-career italian studies graduates make about $39,165. That is a strong return on a $12,000 median debt. Roughly 5% of applicants are accepted.

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New York University
New York, NY

New York University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in italian studies, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of New York, New York University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $62,796. Students borrow a median of $19,250 to complete the italian studies program here. Soon after graduation, italian studies degree recipients from New York University generally make around $64,516. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 9%.

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Students looking for strong value in italian studies will find it at Georgetown University, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Washington, Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,089. Students borrow a median of $16,483 to complete the italian studies program here. Early-career italian studies graduates make about $79,632. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Georgetown University admits about 13% of applicants.

Other Italian Studies Degree Levels

Looking for a different degree level? Compare best-value Italian Studies rankings across degree levels:

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 42 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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