2026 Best Value International Security Schools in the Far Western Region
[International Security](/majors/social-sciences/international-relations-national-security/international-security/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong international security education at a price that pays off.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools to find the best return on investment for international security students.
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2026 Best Value International Security Schools in the Far Western Region
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the international security degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value International Security Schools
California State University San Bernardino tops our 2026 list of the best value international security schools in the Far Western Region. California State University San Bernardino is a very large public school located in the city of San Bernardino. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,088, while out-of-state students pay about $20,688. Typical student debt for international security graduates is $15,149. Early-career international security graduates make about $42,421. Set against $15,149 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 94%.
San Diego State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in international security, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of San Diego, San Diego State University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,728 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $21,328. International Security graduates carry a median of $17,134 in student loans. International Security graduates of San Diego State University earn a median of $49,617 early in their careers. Set against $17,134 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 36%.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 5 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).
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