2027 Best Value International Economics Schools in Texas
[International Economics](/majors/social-sciences/economics/international-economics/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong international economics education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools to find the best return on investment for international economics students.
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2027 Best Value International Economics Schools in Texas
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in international economics, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value International Economics Schools
Leading the list is Texas Tech University, our #1 best value for international economics in Texas. Set in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,852, while out-of-state students pay about $24,157. International Economics graduates carry a median of $27,125 in student loans. Early-career international economics graduates make about $44,292. Set against $27,125 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 73% of applicants are accepted.
Trinity University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in international economics, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of San Antonio, Trinity University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $53,676 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for international economics graduates is $20,500. Early-career international economics graduates make about $57,496. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Trinity University admits about 26% of applicants.
A rank of #3 makes Texas Christian University one of the best values for international economics. Set in the city of Fort Worth, Texas Christian University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $61,740 in tuition and fees. International Economics graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. Early-career international economics graduates make about $54,462. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 44%.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 3 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).
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