Ranking
Best International/Globalization Studies Colleges in Pennsylvania 2026
University of Pennsylvania leads this ROI ranking with a B value grade and a 9.70 ROI score. EduGradify ranks 24 colleges here by earnings against net price.
24 Pennsylvania colleges offering International/Globalization Studies, ranked by EduGradify value grade.
- Schools ranked
- 24
- Cheapest net price
- $11,911
- Top earnings 10y
- $114,862
- Public / Private
- 7 / 17
University of Pennsylvania
B- ROI score
- 9.70
- Net price
- $28,699
- Earnings 10y
- $111,371
- Acceptance
- 5.4%
Carnegie Mellon University
B- ROI score
- 8.99
- Net price
- $31,944
- Earnings 10y
- $114,862
- Acceptance
- 11.7%
Swarthmore College
B- ROI score
- 8.67
- Net price
- $23,149
- Earnings 10y
- $80,257
- Acceptance
- 7.5%
Northampton County Area Community College
B- ROI score
- 8.57
- Net price
- $12,119
- Earnings 10y
- $41,566
- Acceptance
- Open / not reported
Community College of Philadelphia
B- ROI score
- 8.57
- Net price
- $11,911
- Earnings 10y
- $40,852
- Acceptance
- Open / not reported
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus
B- ROI score
- 8.11
- Net price
- $19,550
- Earnings 10y
- $63,435
- Acceptance
- 91.2%
Cedar Crest College
B- ROI score
- 7.97
- Net price
- $18,659
- Earnings 10y
- $59,460
- Acceptance
- 84.1%
Haverford College
B- ROI score
- 7.90
- Net price
- $25,314
- Earnings 10y
- $79,966
- Acceptance
- 12.4%
Lehigh University
C- ROI score
- 7.15
- Net price
- $36,931
- Earnings 10y
- $105,584
- Acceptance
- 25.9%
Washington & Jefferson College
C- ROI score
- 6.79
- Net price
- $25,002
- Earnings 10y
- $67,918
- Acceptance
- 80.6%
Gannon University
C- ROI score
- 6.52
- Net price
- $22,553
- Earnings 10y
- $58,845
- Acceptance
- 74.2%
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College
C- ROI score
- 6.46
- Net price
- $24,558
- Earnings 10y
- $63,435
- Acceptance
- 96.8%
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
C- ROI score
- 5.94
- Net price
- $23,726
- Earnings 10y
- $56,351
- Acceptance
- 86.5%
Juniata College
C- ROI score
- 5.93
- Net price
- $23,988
- Earnings 10y
- $56,918
- Acceptance
- 78.9%
Bryn Mawr College
C- ROI score
- 5.92
- Net price
- $31,759
- Earnings 10y
- $75,217
- Acceptance
- 29.4%
Lebanon Valley College
C- ROI score
- 5.80
- Net price
- $26,979
- Earnings 10y
- $62,621
- Acceptance
- 83.8%
Villanova University
C- ROI score
- 5.74
- Net price
- $43,756
- Earnings 10y
- $100,423
- Acceptance
- 27%
Gettysburg College
C- ROI score
- 5.68
- Net price
- $31,490
- Earnings 10y
- $71,517
- Acceptance
- 38.9%
Temple University
C- ROI score
- 5.65
- Net price
- $28,198
- Earnings 10y
- $63,727
- Acceptance
- 80.4%
Drexel University
C- ROI score
- 5.50
- Net price
- $38,509
- Earnings 10y
- $84,648
- Acceptance
- 79.4%
Arcadia University
D- ROI score
- 4.95
- Net price
- $29,466
- Earnings 10y
- $58,336
- Acceptance
- 80.2%
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
D- ROI score
- 4.82
- Net price
- $32,875
- Earnings 10y
- $63,435
- Acceptance
- 60.6%
Point Park University
D- ROI score
- 4.42
- Net price
- $25,942
- Earnings 10y
- $45,856
- Acceptance
- 96.9%
Chatham University
D- ROI score
- 4.37
- Net price
- $29,954
- Earnings 10y
- $52,410
- Acceptance
- 62%
How we picked this list
This list starts with Pennsylvania schools with positive International/Globalization Studies program-share evidence, then sorts by EduGradify's school-wide ROI proxy: ten-year median earnings weighed against average net price. The set's average EduGradify ROI score is 6.67 (7 public, 17 private).
Source transparency: every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard public data set. See our full methodology for the ROI formula, value grade rules and missing-data handling.
FAQ
Who leads this ranking?
University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA tops this ranking. EduGradify value grade is B.
How does EduGradify pick this list?
We rank this set by roi score using the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard — see our methodology for the full formula. No paid placements, no surveys.
How many Pennsylvania colleges are in this list?
24 Pennsylvania colleges qualified for this ranking based on available federal data.
What does net price mean here?
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. It is reported by each college to the U.S. Department of Education.
Can I use this ranking as a final college decision?
Use it as a shortlist, not a final decision. The ranking compares school-wide federal data; you should still confirm program fit, aid letters, graduation path, transfer policies and current costs with each college.