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2027 Best Value General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

17 Colleges in the United States
$24,407 Avg Student Debt
$62,245 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/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

College Factual analyzed 17 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value general multi-/interdisciplinary studies schools.

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2027 Best Value General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic 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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College Of Southern Maryland earned the #1 spot for value among general multi-/interdisciplinary studies schools in the Middle Atlantic Region. Set in the rural area of La Plata, College Of Southern Maryland is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,200, with out-of-state students paying around $9,450. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $9,728 in student loans. Early-career general multi-/interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $51,719. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania earned it the #2 place for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies. Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania is a large public school located in the town of Bloomsburg. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,046, with out-of-state students paying around $22,870. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $27,128 in student loans. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of $47,730 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,128 median debt. The acceptance rate is 93%.

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A rank of #3 makes Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus one of the best values for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies. Located in the suburb of Teaneck, Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $37,010. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the general multi-/interdisciplinary studies program here. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus earn a median of $37,183 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in general multi-/interdisciplinary studies will find it at Ramapo College Of New Jersey, which ranked #4. Set in the suburb of Mahwah, Ramapo College Of New Jersey is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,777, while out-of-state students pay about $27,708. Typical student debt for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies graduates is $24,014. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Ramapo College Of New Jersey earn a median of $48,545 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,014 median debt. Roughly 71% of applicants are accepted.

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Towson University
Towson, MD

A rank of #5 makes Towson University one of the best values for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies. Located in the city of Towson, Towson University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $11,728 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $29,820. Students borrow a median of $21,241 to complete the general multi-/interdisciplinary studies program here. Soon after graduation, general multi-/interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Towson University generally make around $50,370. Set against $21,241 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Towson University admits about 82% of applicants.

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Georgian Court University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value general multi-/interdisciplinary studies schools. Located in the city of Lakewood, Georgian Court University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $37,110. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $24,752 in student loans. Early-career general multi-/interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $54,707. That is a strong return on a $24,752 median debt. Georgian Court University admits about 79% of applicants.

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Albright College
Reading, PA

Albright College placed #7 among the best values for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies. Located in the city of Reading, Albright College is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $29,082 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $28,958 to complete the general multi-/interdisciplinary studies program here. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Albright College earn a median of $38,075 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $28,958 median debt. The acceptance rate is 76%.

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Pennsylvania State University World Campus landed the #8 spot for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies value this year. Pennsylvania State University World Campus is a large public school located in the city of University Park. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,356. Typical student debt for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies graduates is $26,062. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Pennsylvania State University World Campus earn a median of $61,674 early in their careers. Set against $26,062 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 91%.

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Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania placed #9 among the best values for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies. Set in the town of Slippery Rock, Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,568 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $14,676. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $26,264 in student loans. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of $31,955 early in their careers. Set against $26,264 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania admits about 72% of applicants.

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Millersville University Of Pennsylvania placed #10 among the best values for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies. Located in the suburb of Millersville, Millersville University Of Pennsylvania is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,128, compared with $22,952 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies graduates is $25,990. Soon after graduation, general multi-/interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Millersville University Of Pennsylvania generally make around $30,099. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.

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Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best value general multi-/interdisciplinary studies schools. Located in the suburb of Madison, Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $37,468. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the general multi-/interdisciplinary studies program here. Soon after graduation, general multi-/interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham generally make around $37,183. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. Roughly 95% of applicants are accepted.

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Mount Saint Mary College landed the #12 spot for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies value this year. Mount Saint Mary College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Newburgh. Students from in state pay about $43,450 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies graduates is $26,500. Early-career general multi-/interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $65,715. That is a strong return on a $26,500 median debt. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Temple University placed #13 among the best values for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $23,005, with out-of-state students paying around $38,805. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $26,259 in student loans. Early-career general multi-/interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $54,642. That is a strong return on a $26,259 median debt. The acceptance rate is 80%.

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Touro College
New York, NY

Touro College came in at #14 for value in general multi-/interdisciplinary studies this year. Set in the city of New York, Touro College is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $20,052. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $16,417 in student loans. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Touro College earn a median of $41,692 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 61% of applicants are accepted.

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Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Lehigh University landed the #15 spot for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies value this year. Located in the city of Bethlehem, Lehigh University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $64,980 in tuition and fees. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $24,960 in student loans. Early-career general multi-/interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $74,734. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 26% of applicants are accepted.

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Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Marist College came in at #16 for value in general multi-/interdisciplinary studies this year. Located in the suburb of Poughkeepsie, Marist College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $47,620. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $31,142 in student loans. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Marist College earn a median of $57,906 early in their careers. Set against $31,142 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 56% of applicants are accepted.

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Howard University
Washington, DC

Howard University placed #17 among the best values for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies. Located in the city of Washington, Howard University is a large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $35,810 in tuition and fees. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $25,498 in student loans. Early-career general multi-/interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $58,495. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 41% 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 · 17 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 17 ranked schools only.

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