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2026 Best Value International/Global Studies Schools in Oregon

[International/Global Studies](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/international-studies/international-global-studies/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 7 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for international/global studies students.

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• Best Value International/Global Studies Schools in Oregon

2026 Best Value International/Global Studies Schools in Oregon

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

Best Value International/Global Studies Schools

1

Portland State University
Portland, OR

$11,118 In-State Tuition & Fees

$26,475 Avg Student Debt

$57,906 Median Earnings (10yr)

For return on investment in international/global studies, no school beat Portland State University this year. Set in the city of Portland, Portland State University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,118 in tuition and fees, compared with $29,136 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for international/global studies graduates is $26,475. International/global Studies graduates of Portland State University earn a median of $47,717 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,475 median debt. Portland State University admits about 91% of applicants.

2

University Of Oregon
Eugene, OR

$15,320 In-State Tuition & Fees

$19,500 Avg Student Debt

$61,324 Median Earnings (10yr)

A rank of #2 makes University Of Oregon one of the best values for international/global studies. University Of Oregon is a very large public school located in the city of Eugene. In-state tuition and fees average $15,320, while out-of-state students pay about $42,516. Typical student debt for international/global studies graduates is $19,500. International/global Studies graduates of University Of Oregon earn a median of $28,502 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.

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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 · 7 schools evaluated.

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

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.