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2022 Best Value Global Studies Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k

17 Ranked Colleges
1,278 Degrees Awarded
$14,600 Avg Net Price*
Best Value Global Studies Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Global Studies Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2019-2020, 7,874 people earned their degree in international/globalization studies, making the major the 99th most popular in the United States.

Across the Southwest region, there were 1,278 international/globalization studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Global Studies Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking, we looked at 17 colleges that offer a degree in international/globalization studies. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality international/globalization studies programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the international/globalization studies program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Global Studies Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southwest region global studies students whose families make $0-$30k.

Top 18 Best Value Colleges for International/Globalization Studies (Income $0-$30k) in the Southwest Region

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Texas A&M University - College Station. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Global Studies Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Located in College Station, Texas, this large public school handed out 176 degrees to qualified ’s global studies students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Texas A&M College Station, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best International/Globalization Studies Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. It costs about $11,454 for Southwest Region Global Studies students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Texas A&M College Station.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive student loan default rate. It’s only 2.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Texas A&M University - College Station International/Globalization Studies Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of North Texas. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Global Studies Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Denton, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s global studies degrees to 67 students in 2019-2020.

UNT not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best International/Globalization Studies Schools in the Southwest Region” list. It costs about $8,521 for Southwest Region Global Studies students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend University of North Texas.

With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.

Full University of North Texas International/Globalization Studies Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The University of Texas at Austin. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Global Studies Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k. This large school is located in Austin, Texas, and it awarded 231 ’s global studies degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Austin not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best International/Globalization Studies Schools in the Southwest Region” list. It costs about $12,203 for Southwest Region Global Studies students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend UT Austin.

The student loan default rate at the school is 2.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 97%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full The University of Texas at Austin International/Globalization Studies Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Arizona State University - Tempe. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Global Studies Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Tempe, Arizona, this large public school handed out 196 degrees to qualified ’s global studies students in 2019-2020.

ASU - Tempe not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best International/Globalization Studies Schools in the Southwest Region” list. It costs about $7,044 for Southwest Region Global Studies students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend ASU - Tempe.

With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.

Full Arizona State University - Tempe International/Globalization Studies Report

#5

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Texas Tech University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Global Studies Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Texas Tech is a large public school situated in Lubbock, Texas. It awarded 22 ’s global studies degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region global studies students whose families make $0-$30k list, Texas Tech has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best International/Globalization Studies Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Texas Tech University is $12,317 for Southwest Region Global Studies students whose families make $0-$30k.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read more about International/Globalization Studies at Texas Tech

#6

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

University of Arizona did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Global Studies Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #6. University of Arizona is a large school located in Tucson, Arizona that handed out 47 ’s global studies degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Arizona also made our “Best International/Globalization Studies Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #9. It costs about $10,562 for Southwest Region Global Studies students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend University of Arizona.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%.

Full University of Arizona International/Globalization Studies Report

#7

MSU Texas

Wichita Falls, Texas

With a ranking of #7, MSU Texas did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Global Studies Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Wichita Falls, Texas, this medium-sized public school awarded 6 diplomas to qualified ’s global studies students in 2019-2020.

MSU Texas not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best International/Globalization Studies Schools in the Southwest Region” list. It costs about $7,703 for southwest region global studies students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend MSU Texas.

Full MSU Texas International/Globalization Studies Report

#8

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas

Texas State University landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Global Studies Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Texas State University is located in San Marcos, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 59 ’s global studies degrees to qualified students.

Texas State also took the #8 spot in our “Best International/Globalization Studies Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Texas State University is $11,125 for Southwest Region Global Studies students whose families make $0-$30k.

Read full report on International/Globalization Studies at Texas State

The University of Texas at Arlington did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Global Studies Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #9. UT Arlington is a large school located in Arlington, Texas that handed out 23 ’s global studies degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Arlington also made our “Best International/Globalization Studies Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #10. It costs about $11,811 for southwest region global studies students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend UT Arlington.

Read full report on International/Globalization Studies at UT Arlington

#10

Arizona State University - Skysong

Scottsdale, Arizona

With a ranking of #10, Arizona State University - Skysong did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Global Studies Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Scottsdale, Arizona is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s global studies degrees to 49 students in 2019-2020.

ASU - Skysong also made our “Best International/Globalization Studies Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #11. The yearly cost to attend Arizona State University - Skysong is $12,037 for southwest region global studies students whose families make $0-$30k.

Read full report on International/Globalization Studies at Arizona State University - Skysong

With a ranking of #10, University of Oklahoma Norman Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Global Studies Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is located in Norman, Oklahoma and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 235 ’s global studies degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Oklahoma, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best International/Globalization Studies Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend University of Oklahoma is $16,675 for southwest region global studies students whose families make $0-$30k.

The student loan default rate at the school is 4.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%.

Full University of Oklahoma International/Globalization Studies Report

#11

University of New Mexico - Main Campus

Albuquerque, New Mexico

University of New Mexico - Main Campus landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Global Studies Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UNM is a public institution located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The school has a large population, and it awarded 39 ’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region global studies students whose families make $0-$30k list, UNM has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best International/Globalization Studies Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for University of New Mexico - Main Campus is $13,242 for southwest region global studies students whose families make $0-$30k.

Full University of New Mexico - Main Campus International/Globalization Studies Report

#12

Tarleton State University

Stephenville, Texas

Tarleton State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Global Studies Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #12. Tarleton State University is a public institution located in Stephenville, Texas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2 ’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Tarleton also made our “Best International/Globalization Studies Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #14. It costs about $15,604 for southwest region global studies students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Tarleton.

Read more about International/Globalization Studies at Tarleton

#13

Dallas Baptist University

Dallas, Texas

With a ranking of #13, Dallas Baptist University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Global Studies Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This small school is located in Dallas, Texas, and it awarded 8 ’s global studies degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region global studies students whose families make $0-$30k list, DBU has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best International/Globalization Studies Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Dallas Baptist University is $22,428 for Southwest Region Global Studies students whose families make $0-$30k.

Read more about International/Globalization Studies at DBU

#14

Saint Edward's University

Austin, Texas

With a ranking of #14, Saint Edward’s University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Global Studies Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This small school is located in Austin, Texas, and it awarded 44 ’s global studies degrees in 2019-2020.

St. Edward’s University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best International/Globalization Studies Schools in the Southwest Region” list. It costs about $19,126 for southwest region global studies students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Saint Edward’s University.

Read full report on International/Globalization Studies at Saint Edward’s University

East Texas Baptist University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Global Studies Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. East Texas Baptist University is a small school located in Marshall, Texas that handed out 2 ’s global studies degrees in 2019-2020.

East Texas Baptist University also took the #18 spot in our “Best International/Globalization Studies Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend East Texas Baptist University is $20,777 for Southwest Region Global Studies students whose families make $0-$30k.

Read full report on International/Globalization Studies at East Texas Baptist University

Southern Methodist University landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value Global Studies Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Southern Methodist University is located in Dallas, Texas and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 24 ’s global studies degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southwest region global studies students whose families make $0-$30k list, SMU has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best International/Globalization Studies Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend SMU is $26,718 for southwest region global studies students whose families make $0-$30k.

The low student loan default rate of 4.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 90%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read more about International/Globalization Studies at SMU

Abilene Christian University landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Global Studies Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Abilene, Texas, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 6 diplomas to qualified ’s global studies students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Abilene Christian, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best International/Globalization Studies Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. It costs about $24,153 for southwest region global studies students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Abilene Christian.

Full Abilene Christian International/Globalization Studies Report

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References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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