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2027 Best Value General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Massachusetts

[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 best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools to find the best return on investment for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies students.

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• Best Value General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Massachusetts

2027 Best Value General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Massachusetts

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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Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

$11,346 In-State Tuition & Fees

$26,000 Avg Student Debt

$53,874 Median Earnings (10yr)

Fitchburg State University tops our 2027 list of the best value general multi-/interdisciplinary studies schools in Massachusetts. Fitchburg State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Fitchburg. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,346, with out-of-state students paying around $17,426. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Early-career general multi-/interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $39,530. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Fitchburg State University admits about 87% of applicants.

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University Of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA

$17,772 In-State Tuition & Fees

$25,195 Avg Student Debt

$71,631 Median Earnings (10yr)

University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general multi-/interdisciplinary studies, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Amherst, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $17,772, while out-of-state students pay about $40,449. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $25,195 in student loans. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates of University Of Massachusetts Amherst earn a median of $53,666 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,195 median debt. Roughly 60% 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 · 2 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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.