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2026 Best Value Scandinavian Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools

3 Colleges in the United States
$17,839 Avg Student Debt
$78,256 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Scandinavian Studies Bachelor's Degree Badge [Scandinavian Studies](/majors/ethnic-cultural-gender-studies/area-studies/scandinavian-studies/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 9 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for scandinavian studies students.

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2026 Best Value Scandinavian Studies Schools in the United States

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the scandinavian studies degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Scandinavian Studies Schools

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For return on investment in scandinavian studies, no school beat University Of Washington Seattle Campus this year. University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Seattle. In-state tuition and fees average $12,973, while out-of-state students pay about $43,209. Students borrow a median of $14,922 to complete the scandinavian studies program here. Soon after graduation, scandinavian studies degree recipients from University Of Washington Seattle Campus generally make around $43,668. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 39%.

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University Of California Los Angeles came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value scandinavian studies schools. Set in the city of Los Angeles, University Of California Los Angeles is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,233, while out-of-state students pay about $46,121. Scandinavian Studies graduates carry a median of $17,746 in student loans. Early-career scandinavian studies graduates make about $63,833. That is a strong return on a $17,746 median debt. The acceptance rate is 9%.

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University Of Wisconsin Madison came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value scandinavian studies schools. Located in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,603, with out-of-state students paying around $42,103. Scandinavian Studies graduates carry a median of $20,850 in student loans. Early-career scandinavian studies graduates make about $59,877. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 45% of applicants are accepted.

Other Scandinavian Studies Degree Levels

Explore the best-value scandinavian studies schools at other degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Scandinavian Studies
Associate's Degrees in Scandinavian Studies
Master's Degrees in Scandinavian Studies
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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 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 · 9 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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