2026 Best Value International Studies Schools in Ohio
[International Studies](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/international-studies/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong international studies education at a price that pays off.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 24 schools to find the best return on investment for international studies students.
What’s on this page:
ADVERTISEMENTS
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 Ohio
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in international studies, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value International Studies Schools
Leading the list is Bowling Green State University Main Campus, our #1 best value for international studies in Ohio. Located in the town of Bowling Green, Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,912, while out-of-state students pay about $21,900. Typical student debt for international studies graduates is $26,000. Soon after graduation, international studies degree recipients from Bowling Green State University Main Campus generally make around $29,013. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Bowling Green State University Main Campus admits about 81% of applicants.
University Of Dayton is a great value for students pursuing a degree in international studies, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Dayton, University Of Dayton is a large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $49,140 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $24,199 to complete the international studies program here. Early-career international studies graduates make about $32,994. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Dayton admits about 65% of applicants.
Case Western Reserve University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value international studies schools. Located in the city of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University is a large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $66,608. Students borrow a median of $25,106 to complete the international studies program here. Soon after graduation, international studies degree recipients from Case Western Reserve University generally make around $74,459. That is a strong return on a $25,106 median debt. Roughly 36% of applicants are accepted.
More International Studies Rankings
View All International Studies Rankings >
Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 24 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
