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2027 Best Value General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Far Western Region

12 Colleges in the United States
$25,890 Avg Student Debt
$63,068 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Badge [General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/interdisciplinary-studies/multi-interdisciplinary-studies-general/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 12 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies students.

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2027 Best Value General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Far Western Region

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the general multi-/interdisciplinary studies degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Schools

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University Of Washington Tacoma Campus tops our 2027 list of the best value general multi-/interdisciplinary studies schools in the Far Western Region. Located in the city of Tacoma, University Of Washington Tacoma Campus is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $13,168 in tuition and fees, compared with $43,404 for out-of-state students. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $15,215 in student loans. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates of University Of Washington Tacoma Campus earn a median of $39,715 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.

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Eastern Washington University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general multi-/interdisciplinary studies, landing the #2 spot this year. Eastern Washington University is a very large public school located in the town of Cheney. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,586, compared with $26,583 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies graduates is $24,750. Soon after graduation, general multi-/interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Eastern Washington University generally make around $39,325. Set against $24,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Eastern Washington University admits about 91% of applicants.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Southern Oregon University earned it the #3 place for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies. Located in the suburb of Ashland, Southern Oregon University is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,762, with out-of-state students paying around $31,887. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $24,951 in student loans. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Southern Oregon University earn a median of $41,038 early in their careers. Set against $24,951 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Southern Oregon University admits about 89% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in general multi-/interdisciplinary studies will find it at Western Washington University, which ranked #4. Western Washington University is a large public school located in the city of Bellingham. In-state tuition and fees average $9,582, with out-of-state students paying around $28,707. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $24,055 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general multi-/interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Western Washington University generally make around $34,119. That is a strong return on a $24,055 median debt. Western Washington University admits about 93% of applicants.

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Eastern Oregon University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general multi-/interdisciplinary studies, landing the #5 spot this year. Eastern Oregon University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of La Grande. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,184, while out-of-state students pay about $24,729. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $37,568 in student loans. Early-career general multi-/interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $31,291. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 98% of applicants are accepted.

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Northwest University
Kirkland, WA

Northwest University placed #6 among the best values for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies. Located in the suburb of Kirkland, Northwest University is a small private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $36,035. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the general multi-/interdisciplinary studies program here. Early-career general multi-/interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $53,910. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. Northwest University admits about 83% of applicants.

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National University crest
National University
San Diego, CA

National University earned the #7 position for value in general multi-/interdisciplinary studies this year. Set in the city of San Diego, National University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,284. Students borrow a median of $33,094 to complete the general multi-/interdisciplinary studies program here. Early-career general multi-/interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $34,012. Set against $33,094 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Corban University ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value general multi-/interdisciplinary studies schools. Set in the city of Salem, Corban University is a small private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $37,963. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $23,562 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general multi-/interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Corban University generally make around $41,194. Set against $23,562 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Corban University admits about 94% of applicants.

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Saint Marys College Of California came in at #9 for value in general multi-/interdisciplinary studies this year. Set in the suburb of Moraga, Saint Marys College Of California is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $57,803. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $25,041 in student loans. Early-career general multi-/interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $59,760. Set against $25,041 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 86%.

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George Fox University placed #10 among the best values for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies. Set in the town of Newberg, George Fox University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $41,320 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,324 to complete the general multi-/interdisciplinary studies program here. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates of George Fox University earn a median of $52,898 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 94%.

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Brandman University Part Of The Chapman University System landed the #11 spot for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies value this year. Brandman University Part Of The Chapman University System is a large public school located in the suburb of Aliso Viejo. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,540. Students borrow a median of $27,471 to complete the general multi-/interdisciplinary studies program here. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Brandman University Part Of The Chapman University System earn a median of $65,898 early in their careers. Set against $27,471 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Pepperdine University placed #12 among the best values for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies. Set in the suburb of Malibu, Pepperdine University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $69,918. Typical student debt for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies graduates is $23,645. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Pepperdine University earn a median of $57,582 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,645 median debt. Roughly 63% 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 · 12 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 12 ranked schools only.

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