2026 Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Washington
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in interdisciplinary studies, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Schools
Leading the list is University Of Washington Tacoma Campus, our #1 best value for interdisciplinary studies in Washington. Set in the city of Tacoma, University Of Washington Tacoma Campus is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,168, compared with $43,404 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $15,215 to complete the interdisciplinary studies program here. Soon after graduation, interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from University Of Washington Tacoma Campus generally make around $39,715. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 82%.
A rank of #2 makes Highline Community College one of the best values for interdisciplinary studies. Located in the suburb of Des Moines, Highline Community College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,772, with out-of-state students paying around $5,332. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $8,958 in student loans. Early-career interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $55,459. Set against $8,958 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Eastern Washington University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value interdisciplinary studies schools. Set in the town of Cheney, Eastern Washington University is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,586, while out-of-state students pay about $26,583. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $24,750 in student loans. Soon after graduation, interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Eastern Washington University generally make around $39,325. That is a strong return on a $24,750 median debt. Eastern Washington University admits about 91% of applicants.
Western Washington University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in interdisciplinary studies, landing the #4 spot this year. Western Washington University is a large public school located in the city of Bellingham. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,582, with out-of-state students paying around $28,707. Students borrow a median of $24,055 to complete the interdisciplinary studies program here. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Western Washington University earn a median of $34,119 early in their careers. Set against $24,055 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Western Washington University admits about 93% of applicants.
Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 9 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 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.
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