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2027 Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Washington

6 Colleges in the United States
$18,839 Avg Student Debt
$57,537 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Badge [Interdisciplinary Studies](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/interdisciplinary-studies/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong interdisciplinary studies education at a price that pays off.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for interdisciplinary studies students.

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2027 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

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Skagit Valley College
Mount Vernon, WA

Skagit Valley College tops our 2027 list of the best value interdisciplinary studies schools in Washington. Located in the city of Mount Vernon, Skagit Valley College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,400, while out-of-state students pay about $7,410. Typical student debt for interdisciplinary studies graduates is $14,056. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Skagit Valley College earn a median of $44,860 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $14,056 median debt.

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Highline Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in interdisciplinary studies, landing the #2 spot this year. 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, compared with $5,332 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for interdisciplinary studies graduates is $8,958. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Highline Community College earn a median of $55,459 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $8,958 median debt.

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University Of Washington Tacoma Campus came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value interdisciplinary studies schools. 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, with out-of-state students paying around $43,404. Typical student debt for interdisciplinary studies graduates is $15,215. Soon after graduation, interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from University Of Washington Tacoma Campus generally make around $39,715. Set against $15,215 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.

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Eastern Washington University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in interdisciplinary studies, landing the #4 spot this year. Eastern Washington University is a very large public school located in the town of Cheney. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,586, with out-of-state students paying around $26,583. Typical student debt for interdisciplinary studies graduates is $24,750. Early-career interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $39,325. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Eastern Washington University admits about 91% of applicants.

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A rank of #5 makes Western Washington University one of the best values for interdisciplinary studies. Set in the city of Bellingham, Western Washington University is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,582, compared with $28,707 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for interdisciplinary studies graduates is $24,055. Early-career interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $34,119. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 93%.

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Northwest University
Kirkland, WA

Northwest University came in at #6 for value in interdisciplinary studies this year. Northwest University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Kirkland. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $36,035. Typical student debt for interdisciplinary studies graduates is $26,000. Soon after graduation, interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Northwest University generally make around $53,910. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 83% 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 · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

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