2027 Best Value General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the The Plains States 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. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 13 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 The Plains States 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
For return on investment in general multi-/interdisciplinary studies, no school beat Southeast Community College Area this year. Set in the city of Lincoln, Southeast Community College Area is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,444, with out-of-state students paying around $4,032. Students borrow a median of $14,935 to complete the general multi-/interdisciplinary studies program here. Soon after graduation, general multi-/interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Southeast Community College Area generally make around $44,877. That is a strong return on a $14,935 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Missouri Kansas City earned it the #2 place for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies. Set in the city of Kansas City, University Of Missouri Kansas City is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $13,371 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $32,271. Students borrow a median of $23,741 to complete the general multi-/interdisciplinary studies program here. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates of University Of Missouri Kansas City earn a median of $60,324 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,741 median debt. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #3 makes Missouri Southern State University one of the best values for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies. Located in the city of Joplin, Missouri Southern State University is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,600, compared with $18,300 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,241 to complete the general multi-/interdisciplinary studies program here. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Missouri Southern State University earn a median of $39,434 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 97%.
A rank of #4 makes Washburn University one of the best values for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies. Washburn University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Topeka. In-state tuition and fees average $9,945, while out-of-state students pay about $20,949. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $21,175 in student loans. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Washburn University earn a median of $50,955 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,175 median debt.
Bellevue University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value general multi-/interdisciplinary studies schools. Set in the suburb of Bellevue, Bellevue University is a large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,873. Students borrow a median of $27,852 to complete the general multi-/interdisciplinary studies program here. Soon after graduation, general multi-/interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Bellevue University generally make around $61,548. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Southeast Missouri State University landed the #6 spot for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies value this year. Located in the city of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri State University is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,903. Students borrow a median of $23,289 to complete the general multi-/interdisciplinary studies program here. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Southeast Missouri State University earn a median of $43,255 early in their careers. Set against $23,289 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Southeast Missouri State University admits about 74% of applicants.
Missouri State University Springfield landed the #7 spot for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies value this year. Located in the city of Springfield, Missouri State University Springfield is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $9,502 in tuition and fees, compared with $18,770 for out-of-state students. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $24,408 in student loans. Early-career general multi-/interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $46,503. That is a strong return on a $24,408 median debt. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Kansas came in at #8 for value in general multi-/interdisciplinary studies this year. Located in the city of Lawrence, University Of Kansas is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $12,102, compared with $30,432 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies graduates is $23,608. Early-career general multi-/interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $56,289. Set against $23,608 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Kansas admits about 94% of applicants.
Metropolitan State University came in at #9 for value in general multi-/interdisciplinary studies this year. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Metropolitan State University is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,840. Typical student debt for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies graduates is $30,822. Soon after graduation, general multi-/interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Metropolitan State University generally make around $54,195. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Metropolitan State University admits about 99% of applicants.
South Dakota State University ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best value general multi-/interdisciplinary studies schools. Set in the town of Brookings, South Dakota State University is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,299, with out-of-state students paying around $12,809. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $24,989 in student loans. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates of South Dakota State University earn a median of $51,260 early in their careers. Set against $24,989 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 98% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Missouri Columbia came in at #11 for value in general multi-/interdisciplinary studies this year. University Of Missouri Columbia is a very large public school located in the city of Columbia. Students from in state pay about $14,837 in tuition and fees, compared with $36,056 for out-of-state students. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $21,818 in student loans. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates of University Of Missouri Columbia earn a median of $53,134 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,818 median debt. The acceptance rate is 78%.
Park University ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best value general multi-/interdisciplinary studies schools. Located in the suburb of Parkville, Park University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,116. Typical student debt for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies graduates is $23,369. Early-career general multi-/interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $50,454. That is a strong return on a $23,369 median debt.
University Of Iowa ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best value general multi-/interdisciplinary studies schools. Set in the city of Iowa City, University Of Iowa is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,283 in tuition and fees, compared with $33,371 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,463 to complete the general multi-/interdisciplinary studies program here. Early-career general multi-/interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $57,375. Set against $24,463 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 84% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 13 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 13 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.
