2027 Best Value General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Master’s Degree Schools

[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 schools below stand out for delivering a strong general multi-/interdisciplinary studies education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools to find the best return on investment for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies students.
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2027 Best Value General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the United States
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
Southern Utah University tops our 2027 list of the best value general multi-/interdisciplinary studies schools in the United States. Set in the town of Cedar City, Southern Utah University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,962, compared with $21,192 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $12,886 to complete the general multi-/interdisciplinary studies program here. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Southern Utah University earn a median of $44,998 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 82%.
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value general multi-/interdisciplinary studies schools. Located in the city of Chapel Hill, University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,994, compared with $41,203 for out-of-state students. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $15,117 in student loans. Early-career general multi-/interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $61,361. Set against $15,117 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill admits about 15% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in general multi-/interdisciplinary studies will find it at University Of Central Florida, which ranked #3. Located in the suburb of Orlando, University Of Central Florida is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,368, compared with $22,467 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,700 to complete the general multi-/interdisciplinary studies program here. Early-career general multi-/interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $37,282. That is a strong return on a $24,700 median debt. University Of Central Florida admits about 40% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in general multi-/interdisciplinary studies will find it at Arizona State University, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,223, with out-of-state students paying around $33,139. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $21,842 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general multi-/interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Arizona State University generally make around $48,932. Set against $21,842 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Arizona State University admits about 90% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Trevecca Nazarene University earned it the #5 place for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies. Trevecca Nazarene University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $31,300. Students borrow a median of $24,962 to complete the general multi-/interdisciplinary studies program here. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Trevecca Nazarene University earn a median of $52,004 early in their careers. Set against $24,962 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Trevecca Nazarene University admits about 69% of applicants.
Georgia State University landed the #6 spot for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies value this year. Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia State University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $8,664 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $24,840. Students borrow a median of $26,091 to complete the general multi-/interdisciplinary studies program here. Early-career general multi-/interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $51,103. That is a strong return on a $26,091 median debt. Roughly 55% of applicants are accepted.
Missouri State University Springfield placed #7 among the best values for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies. Missouri State University Springfield is a very large public school located in the city of Springfield. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,502, with out-of-state students paying around $18,770. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $24,408 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general multi-/interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Missouri State University Springfield generally make around $46,503. Set against $24,408 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 90%.
Arizona State University Skysong placed #8 among the best values for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies. Arizona State University Skysong is a very large public school located in the city of Scottsdale. In-state tuition and fees average $11,627, while out-of-state students pay about $13,925. Students borrow a median of $22,870 to complete the general multi-/interdisciplinary studies program here. Early-career general multi-/interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $48,932. Set against $22,870 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 67%.
Virginia Commonwealth University ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value general multi-/interdisciplinary studies schools. Virginia Commonwealth University is a very large public school located in the city of Richmond. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,720, compared with $39,884 for out-of-state students. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $22,250 in student loans. Early-career general multi-/interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $83,165. Set against $22,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Virginia Commonwealth University admits about 93% of applicants.
Southeastern University placed #10 among the best values for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies. Located in the city of Lakeland, Southeastern University is a large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $32,950. Students borrow a median of $23,460 to complete the general multi-/interdisciplinary studies program here. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Southeastern University earn a median of $40,154 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,460 median debt. Roughly 53% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 10 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 10 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.