2027 Best Value General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the New England Region

[General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/interdisciplinary-studies/multi-interdisciplinary-studies-general/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. 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 7 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 New England Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general multi-/interdisciplinary studies, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Schools
Leading the list is Fitchburg State University, our #1 best value for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies in the New England Region. Located in the suburb of Fitchburg, Fitchburg State University is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,346, with out-of-state students paying around $17,426. Typical student debt for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies graduates is $26,000. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Fitchburg State University earn a median of $39,530 early in their careers. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 87%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Maine At Augusta earned it the #2 place for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies. Located in the town of Augusta, University Of Maine At Augusta is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,888, while out-of-state students pay about $22,178. Students borrow a median of $29,313 to complete the general multi-/interdisciplinary studies program here. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates of University Of Maine At Augusta earn a median of $45,574 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $29,313 median debt.
A rank of #3 makes Southern Connecticut State University one of the best values for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies. Located in the city of New Haven, Southern Connecticut State University is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $13,442 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $16,942. Students borrow a median of $24,660 to complete the general multi-/interdisciplinary studies program here. Soon after graduation, general multi-/interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Southern Connecticut State University generally make around $50,876. Set against $24,660 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 92%.
University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general multi-/interdisciplinary studies, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Amherst, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $17,772 in tuition and fees, compared with $40,449 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,195 to complete the general multi-/interdisciplinary studies program here. Early-career general multi-/interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $53,666. Set against $25,195 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Massachusetts Amherst admits about 60% of applicants.
Brown University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value general multi-/interdisciplinary studies schools. Set in the city of Providence, Brown University is a large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $71,312. Typical student debt for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies graduates is $13,025. Early-career general multi-/interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $62,820. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 5%.
Quinnipiac University landed the #6 spot for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies value this year. Quinnipiac University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Hamden. Students from in state pay about $55,480 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies graduates is $26,000. Soon after graduation, general multi-/interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Quinnipiac University generally make around $62,573. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Quinnipiac University admits about 72% of applicants.
Sacred Heart University placed #7 among the best values for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies. Sacred Heart University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Fairfield. In-state tuition and fees average $50,404. Students borrow a median of $26,831 to complete the general multi-/interdisciplinary studies program here. Early-career general multi-/interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $62,864. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 65% 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 · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 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.