2027 Best Value International Economics Schools in the The Plains States Region
[International Economics](/majors/social-sciences/economics/international-economics/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. 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 the The Plains States 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
Fort Hays State University earned the #1 spot for value among international economics schools in the The Plains States Region. Set in the town of Hays, Fort Hays State University is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,923, compared with $17,741 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,967 to complete the international economics program here. International Economics graduates of Fort Hays State University earn a median of $50,690 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,967 median debt. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
Missouri State University Springfield is a great value for students pursuing a degree in international economics, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Springfield, Missouri State University Springfield is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,502, with out-of-state students paying around $18,770. Typical student debt for international economics graduates is $19,793. International Economics graduates of Missouri State University Springfield earn a median of $46,503 early in their careers. Set against $19,793 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
University Of St Thomas Minnesota came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value international economics schools. Located in the city of Saint Paul, University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $54,398. Students borrow a median of $24,600 to complete the international economics program here. International Economics graduates of University Of St Thomas Minnesota earn a median of $60,323 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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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