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2022 Best Value Individualized Major Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k

16 Ranked Colleges
223 Degrees Awarded
$26,300 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Individualized Major Schools for a Master's For Those Making $30-$48k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Individualized Major Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2019-2020, 8,442 people earned their degree in general multi-/interdisciplinary studies, making the major the 120th most popular in the United States.

At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 223 general multi-/interdisciplinary studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $56,398 and $43,194 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Individualized Major Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking, we looked at 16 colleges that offer a degree in general multi-/interdisciplinary studies. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great general multi-/interdisciplinary studies programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the general multi-/interdisciplinary studies program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Individualized Major Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k

The colleges and universities below are the best for master’s degree individualized major students whose families make $30-$48k.

Top 17 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (Income $30-$48k)

#1

Brown University

Providence, Rhode Island
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Brown University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Individualized Major Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k. Brown University is located in Providence, Rhode Island and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 masters’s individualized major degrees to qualified students.

Brown also took the #1 spot in our “Best General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Brown are $60,363, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Individualized Major Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Central Florida landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Orlando, Florida, this large public school awarded 24 diplomas to qualified masters’s individualized major students in 2019-2020.

UCF also took the #4 spot in our “Best General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Central Florida are $28,657.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Washington - Seattle Campus. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Individualized Major Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of Washington - Seattle Campus is a large public school situated in Seattle, Washington. It awarded 1 masters’s individualized major degrees in 2019-2020.

UW Seattle not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #0 on our “Best General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UW Seattle are $30,294, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4

Eastern Washington University

Cheney, Washington
#9 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Eastern Washington University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Individualized Major Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k list. EWU is a fairly large school located in Cheney, Washington that handed out 2 masters’s individualized major degrees in 2019-2020.

EWU also made our “Best General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #9. Average graduate tuition and fees at Eastern Washington University are $28,921, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Virginia Commonwealth University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Individualized Major Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k list. Richmond, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s individualized major degrees to 14 students in 2019-2020.

VCU also made our “Best General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #3. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at VCU are $29,228.

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#6 in overall quality

Arizona State University - Tempe did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Individualized Major Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #6. Arizona State University - Tempe is located in Tempe, Arizona and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 21 masters’s individualized major degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our master’s degree individualized major students whose families make $30-$48k list, ASU - Tempe has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Arizona State University - Tempe are $27,048, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7

Southern Utah University

Cedar City, Utah
#15 in overall quality

Southern Utah University landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Individualized Major Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Cedar City, Utah is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s individualized major degrees to 22 students in 2019-2020.

Southern Utah University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Southern Utah University are $24,548, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12 in overall quality

Missouri State University - Springfield landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Individualized Major Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Missouri State is located in Springfield, Missouri and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 masters’s individualized major degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our master’s degree individualized major students whose families make $30-$48k list, Missouri State has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Missouri State University - Springfield are $12,042, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9

University of North Alabama

Florence, Alabama
#10 in overall quality

University of North Alabama came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Individualized Major Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Florence, Alabama, and it awarded 17 masters’s individualized major degrees in 2019-2020.

UNA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNA are $13,860, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13 in overall quality

Arizona State University - Skysong landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Individualized Major Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. This large school is located in Scottsdale, Arizona, and it awarded 20 masters’s individualized major degrees in 2019-2020.

ASU - Skysong not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Arizona State University - Skysong are $6,724, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5 in overall quality

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Individualized Major Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of Oklahoma is located in Norman, Oklahoma and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 15 masters’s individualized major degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our master’s degree individualized major students whose families make $30-$48k list, University of Oklahoma has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Oklahoma are $23,236, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Oklahoma Norman Campus General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Report

#11

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
#7 in overall quality

Kansas State University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Individualized Major Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. K -State is a large public school situated in Manhattan, Kansas. It awarded 2 masters’s individualized major degrees in 2019-2020.

K -State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at K -State are $24,115, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York
#2 in overall quality

Syracuse University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Individualized Major Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. This large school is located in Syracuse, New York, and it awarded 16 masters’s individualized major degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree individualized major students whose families make $30-$48k list, Syracuse has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Syracuse are $41,714.

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#14 in overall quality

Wright State University - Main Campus came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Individualized Major Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Wright State University - Main Campus is located in Dayton, Ohio and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 13 masters’s individualized major degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Wright State University - Main Campus, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wright State University - Main Campus are $24,286, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
#16 in overall quality

Georgia State University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Individualized Major Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k list. Georgia State University is located in Atlanta, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 16 masters’s individualized major degrees to qualified students.

Georgia State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia State are $24,790, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#15

Eastern Mennonite University

Harrisonburg, Virginia
#8 in overall quality

Eastern Mennonite University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Individualized Major Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k list. Eastern Mennonite University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 4 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Eastern Mennonite not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Eastern Mennonite are $15,225.

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University of Washington - Tacoma Campus landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value Individualized Major Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. University of Washington - Tacoma Campus is a medium-sized public school situated in Tacoma, Washington. It awarded 1 masters’s individualized major degrees in 2019-2020.

UW Tacoma also made our “Best General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #0. Average graduate tuition and fees at UW Tacoma are $30,438, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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