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2027 Best Value International Economics Schools in the Southeast Region

5 Colleges in the United States
$23,239 Avg Student Debt
$58,819 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value International Economics Badge [International Economics](/majors/social-sciences/economics/international-economics/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value international economics schools.

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2027 Best Value International Economics Schools in the Southeast Region

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

Best Value International Economics Schools

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Our analysis ranked University Of West Georgia the best value for a degree in international economics in the Southeast Region. University Of West Georgia is a large public school located in the town of Carrollton. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,088, compared with $17,800 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,250 to complete the international economics program here. Early-career international economics graduates make about $39,899. That is a strong return on a $25,250 median debt. The acceptance rate is 52%.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Georgia State University earned it the #2 place for international economics. Georgia State University is a very large public school located in the city of Atlanta. In-state tuition and fees average $8,664, while out-of-state students pay about $24,840. Students borrow a median of $28,500 to complete the international economics program here. International Economics graduates of Georgia State University earn a median of $49,058 early in their careers. Set against $28,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Georgia State University admits about 55% of applicants.

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Rhodes College
Memphis, TN

Rhodes College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in international economics, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Memphis, Rhodes College is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $57,110 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for international economics graduates is $19,500. Soon after graduation, international economics degree recipients from Rhodes College generally make around $57,814. That is a strong return on a $19,500 median debt. Roughly 50% of applicants are accepted.

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Belmont University
Nashville, TN

A rank of #4 makes Belmont University one of the best values for international economics. Set in the city of Nashville, Belmont University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $42,540. Typical student debt for international economics graduates is $23,447. Soon after graduation, international economics degree recipients from Belmont University generally make around $49,699. Set against $23,447 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Belmont University admits about 95% of applicants.

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Elon University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in international economics, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Elon, Elon University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $46,958. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete the international economics program here. International Economics graduates of Elon University earn a median of $50,463 early in their careers. Set against $19,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 66% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 5 ranked schools only.

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