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2026 Best Value Scandinavian Studies Master’s Degree Schools

1 Colleges in the United States
$17,839 Avg Student Debt
$78,256 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Scandinavian Studies Master's Degree Badge [Scandinavian Studies](/majors/ethnic-cultural-gender-studies/area-studies/scandinavian-studies/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong scandinavian studies education at a price that pays off.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 9 schools to find the best return on investment for scandinavian studies students.

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2026 Best Value Scandinavian Studies Schools in the United States

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

Best Value Scandinavian Studies Schools

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Leading the list is University Of Washington Seattle Campus, our #1 best value for scandinavian studies in the United States. Located in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,973, with out-of-state students paying around $43,209. Typical student debt for scandinavian studies graduates is $14,922. Scandinavian Studies graduates of University Of Washington Seattle Campus earn a median of $65,681 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $14,922 median debt. The acceptance rate is 39%.

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A rank of #2 makes University Of California Los Angeles one of the best values for scandinavian studies. Located in the city of Los Angeles, University Of California Los Angeles is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,233, with out-of-state students paying around $46,121. Students borrow a median of $17,746 to complete the scandinavian studies program here. Early-career scandinavian studies graduates make about $63,833. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 9% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in scandinavian studies will find it at University Of Wisconsin Madison, which ranked #3. University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public school located in the city of Madison. In-state tuition and fees average $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. That is a strong return on a $20,850 median debt. University Of Wisconsin Madison admits about 45% of applicants.

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
Bachelor'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 1 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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