by our College Data Analytics Team
[International Security](/majors/social-sciences/international-relations-national-security/international-security/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 1 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for international security students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in international security, balancing cost against outcomes.
Norwich University tops our 2026 list of the best value international security schools in Vermont. Located in the rural area of Northfield, Norwich University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $49,740. Typical student debt for international security graduates is $16,850. Early-career international security graduates make about $54,985. Set against $16,850 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 74% of applicants are accepted.
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 · 1 school evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
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