2026 Best Value International Economics Schools in the Southwest Region
[International Economics](/majors/social-sciences/economics/international-economics/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong international economics education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value international economics schools.
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2026 Best Value International Economics Schools in the Southwest Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in international economics, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value International Economics Schools
Our analysis ranked Texas Tech University the best value for a degree in international economics in the Southwest Region. Set in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,852, with out-of-state students paying around $24,157. Typical student debt for international economics graduates is $27,125. Early-career international economics graduates make about $44,292. That is a strong return on a $27,125 median debt. The acceptance rate is 73%.
A rank of #2 makes Trinity University one of the best values for international economics. Located in the city of San Antonio, Trinity University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $53,676. Typical student debt for international economics graduates is $20,500. Early-career international economics graduates make about $57,496. Set against $20,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 26% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #3 makes Texas Christian University one of the best values for international economics. Texas Christian University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Fort Worth. Students from in state pay about $61,740 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete the international economics program here. International Economics graduates of Texas Christian University earn a median of $54,462 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Texas Christian University admits about 44% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 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).
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