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2026 Best Value International/Global Studies Schools in Colorado

3 Colleges in the United States
$21,698 Avg Student Debt
$63,587 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value International/Global Studies Badge [International/Global Studies](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/international-studies/international-global-studies/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

College Factual analyzed 7 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value international/global studies schools.

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2026 Best Value International/Global Studies Schools in Colorado

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

Best Value International/Global Studies Schools

1

For return on investment in international/global studies, no school beat University Of Northern Colorado this year. University Of Northern Colorado is a large public school located in the city of Greeley. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,901, while out-of-state students pay about $26,979. International/global Studies graduates carry a median of $23,974 in student loans. International/global Studies graduates of University Of Northern Colorado earn a median of $45,705 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,974 median debt. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in international/global studies will find it at University Of Colorado Denver, which ranked #2. University Of Colorado Denver is a very large public school located in the city of Denver. Students from in state pay about $10,383 in tuition and fees, compared with $29,391 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for international/global studies graduates is $24,618. Soon after graduation, international/global studies degree recipients from University Of Colorado Denver generally make around $25,307. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 75%.

3

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Colorado State University Fort Collins earned it the #3 place for international/global studies. Colorado State University Fort Collins is a very large public school located in the city of Fort Collins. In-state tuition and fees average $13,373, with out-of-state students paying around $35,061. International/global Studies graduates carry a median of $19,763 in student loans. International/global Studies graduates of Colorado State University Fort Collins earn a median of $28,919 early in their careers. Set against $19,763 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Colorado State University Fort Collins admits about 88% of applicants.

4

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Colorado Boulder earned it the #4 place for international/global studies. Set in the city of Boulder, University Of Colorado Boulder is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $15,214 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $42,970. Typical student debt for international/global studies graduates is $17,600. International/global Studies graduates of University Of Colorado Boulder earn a median of $33,892 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $17,600 median debt. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Denver earned it the #5 place for international/global studies. Set in the city of Denver, University Of Denver is a large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $61,398. Students borrow a median of $22,534 to complete the international/global studies program here. International/global Studies graduates of University Of Denver earn a median of $56,999 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 78%.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 7 schools evaluated.

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

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