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Featured International Studies Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
2026 Best Value International Studies Schools in Illinois
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the international studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value International Studies Schools
Leading the list is University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign, our #1 best value for international studies in Illinois. Located in the city of Champaign, University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $18,267, with out-of-state students paying around $40,096. Students borrow a median of $21,628 to complete the international studies program here. International Studies graduates of University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign earn a median of $30,438 early in their careers. Set against $21,628 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 42% of applicants are accepted.
Depaul University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in international studies, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Chicago, Depaul University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $45,405. Typical student debt for international studies graduates is $23,989. Early-career international studies graduates make about $41,636. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Depaul University admits about 76% of applicants.
Loyola University Chicago is a great value for students pursuing a degree in international studies, landing the #3 spot this year. Loyola University Chicago is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $53,710. Students borrow a median of $23,521 to complete the international studies program here. Soon after graduation, international studies degree recipients from Loyola University Chicago generally make around $58,568. Set against $23,521 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Loyola University Chicago admits about 82% of applicants.
[International Studies](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/international-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.
