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2026 Best Value International Studies Schools in Nebraska

2 Colleges in the United States
$18,654 Avg Student Debt
$51,400 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value International Studies Badge [International Studies](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/international-studies/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

College Factual analyzed 8 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value international studies schools.

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2026 Best Value International Studies Schools in Nebraska

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the international studies degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value International Studies Schools

1

For return on investment in international studies, no school beat Southeast Community College Area this year. Southeast Community College Area is a large public school located in the city of Lincoln. In-state tuition and fees average $3,444, with out-of-state students paying around $4,032. Students borrow a median of $14,935 to complete the international studies program here. International Studies graduates of Southeast Community College Area earn a median of $44,877 early in their careers. Set against $14,935 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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A rank of #2 makes University Of Nebraska At Omaha one of the best values for international studies. Set in the city of Omaha, University Of Nebraska At Omaha is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,718, compared with $23,206 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for international studies graduates is $20,527. Early-career international studies graduates make about $33,798. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 87%.

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Students looking for strong value in international studies will find it at University Of Nebraska Lincoln, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Lincoln, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,434, compared with $28,584 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for international studies graduates is $20,500. Soon after graduation, international studies degree recipients from University Of Nebraska Lincoln generally make around $36,926. Set against $20,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 88%.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 8 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.

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