2027 Best Value General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Missouri
[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.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies students.
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2027 Best Value General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Missouri
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
Leading the list is University Of Missouri Kansas City, our #1 best value for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies in Missouri. University Of Missouri Kansas City is a large public school located in the city of Kansas City. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,371, with out-of-state students paying around $32,271. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $23,741 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general multi-/interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from University Of Missouri Kansas City generally make around $60,324. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Missouri Kansas City admits about 72% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in general multi-/interdisciplinary studies will find it at Missouri Southern State University, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Joplin, Missouri Southern State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,600, while out-of-state students pay about $18,300. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $22,241 in student loans. Early-career general multi-/interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $39,434. That is a strong return on a $22,241 median debt. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted.
Southeast Missouri State University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value general multi-/interdisciplinary studies schools. Located in the city of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri State University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,903. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $23,289 in student loans. Early-career general multi-/interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $43,255. That is a strong return on a $23,289 median debt. Roughly 74% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Missouri State University Springfield earned it the #4 place for general multi-/interdisciplinary studies. Missouri State University Springfield is a very large public school located in the city of Springfield. Students from in state pay about $9,502 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $18,770. Students borrow a median of $24,408 to complete the general multi-/interdisciplinary studies program here. Early-career general multi-/interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $46,503. That is a strong return on a $24,408 median debt. The acceptance rate is 90%.
Students looking for strong value in general multi-/interdisciplinary studies will find it at University Of Missouri Columbia, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Columbia, University Of Missouri Columbia is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,837, compared with $36,056 for out-of-state students. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $21,818 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general multi-/interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from University Of Missouri Columbia generally make around $53,134. Set against $21,818 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Missouri Columbia admits about 78% of applicants.
Park University came in at #6 for value in general multi-/interdisciplinary studies this year. Park University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Parkville. Students from in state pay about $12,116 in tuition and fees. General Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $23,369 in student loans. Early-career general multi-/interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $50,454. That is a strong return on a $23,369 median debt.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 6 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 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).
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