Cheapest International/Global Studies Colleges in Washington

Washington's public university system delivers remarkable value for International/Global Studies majors, with all three University of Washington campuses charging under $14,000 in net costs while private options reach nearly $39,000. Graduates across the UW system earn identical median salaries of $33,459, making the Tacoma campus particularly attractive at just $10,017 net cost. This affordability proves important in a state where Amazon and Microsoft actively recruit global business talent, and where Seattle's international trade connections create substantial demand for graduates who understand cross-cultural markets.

Programs

$10,017 – $38,920

Net Price Range

$33,859

Avg. Program Earnings

71.1%

Avg. Graduation Rate

6 International/Global Studies Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Tacoma, Washington	$10,017	$12,817	62.3%	88.4%
2	University of Washington-Bothell Campus Bothell, Washington	$10,898	$12,559	68.2%	88.1%
3	University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, Washington	$13,485	$12,643	83.7%	47.5%
4	Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, Washington	$21,370	$50,964	71.0%	88.9%
5	Seattle University Seattle, Washington	$34,802	$54,285	73.3%	85.2%
6	University of Puget Sound Tacoma, Washington	$38,920	$59,900	67.9%	82.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes University of Washington-Tacoma the most affordable option?

UW Tacoma charges just $10,017 in net costs while delivering the same degree value as the Seattle flagship campus. Students save over $3,400 annually compared to UW Seattle yet earn identical median salaries of $33,459.

How do private school costs compare to public options?

Private universities charge 2-4 times more than public schools, with University of Puget Sound reaching $38,920 in net costs. Pacific Lutheran offers the most affordable private option at $21,370, though this still exceeds the most expensive public school by $7,885.

Does campus location affect graduation rates significantly?

UW Seattle achieves the highest graduation rate at 83.7% with the most selective admissions at 47.52% acceptance. The other UW campuses maintain solid rates of 62-68% while accepting nearly 90% of applicants, offering greater accessibility.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.