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2026 Best Value International/Global Studies Schools in Texas

7 Colleges in the United States
$22,225 Avg Student Debt
$62,873 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value International/Global Studies Badge [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.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 16 schools to find the best return on investment for international/global studies students.

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2026 Best Value International/Global Studies Schools in Texas

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

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For return on investment in international/global studies, no school beat University Of North Texas this year. Set in the city of Denton, University Of North Texas is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,309, with out-of-state students paying around $21,149. International/global Studies graduates carry a median of $21,033 in student loans. Soon after graduation, international/global studies degree recipients from University Of North Texas generally make around $30,621. Set against $21,033 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of North Texas admits about 72% of applicants.

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A rank of #2 makes The University Of Texas At Austin one of the best values for international/global studies. The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public school located in the city of Austin. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,688, while out-of-state students pay about $44,908. Students borrow a median of $18,535 to complete the international/global studies program here. International/global Studies graduates of The University Of Texas At Austin earn a median of $42,701 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 27%.

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A rank of #3 makes The University Of Texas At Arlington one of the best values for international/global studies. Set in the city of Arlington, The University Of Texas At Arlington is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,950, with out-of-state students paying around $29,582. International/global Studies graduates carry a median of $25,028 in student loans. Early-career international/global studies graduates make about $29,118. That is a strong return on a $25,028 median debt. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in international/global studies will find it at Texas State University San Marcos, which ranked #4. Set in the city of San Marcos, Texas State University San Marcos is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,450, compared with $22,930 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for international/global studies graduates is $24,313. Soon after graduation, international/global studies degree recipients from Texas State University San Marcos generally make around $37,397. That is a strong return on a $24,313 median debt. Texas State University San Marcos admits about 89% of applicants.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Texas A And M University College Station earned it the #5 place for international/global studies. Set in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,995, with out-of-state students paying around $40,124. International/global Studies graduates carry a median of $18,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, international/global studies degree recipients from Texas A And M University College Station generally make around $41,886. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 57% of applicants are accepted.

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St Marys University
San Antonio, TX

St Marys University came in at #6 for value in international/global studies this year. Located in the city of San Antonio, St Marys University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $37,434. International/global Studies graduates carry a median of $25,040 in student loans. Soon after graduation, international/global studies degree recipients from St Marys University generally make around $42,786. Set against $25,040 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 98% of applicants are accepted.

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Saint Edwards University placed #7 among the best values for international/global studies. Set in the city of Austin, Saint Edwards University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $51,384 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for international/global studies graduates is $23,625. Early-career international/global studies graduates make about $36,305. Set against $23,625 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 81%.

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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 · 16 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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