2027 Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Illinois
[Interdisciplinary Studies](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/interdisciplinary-studies/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for interdisciplinary studies students.
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2027 Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Illinois
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 National Louis University, our #1 best value for interdisciplinary studies in Illinois. Located in the city of Chicago, National Louis University is a large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,245. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $29,242 in student loans. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of National Louis University earn a median of $53,733 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 95%.
A rank of #2 makes Southern Illinois University Edwardsville one of the best values for interdisciplinary studies. Set in the suburb of Edwardsville, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $12,092 in tuition and fees. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $30,357 in student loans. Soon after graduation, interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville generally make around $31,570. That is a strong return on a $30,357 median debt. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville admits about 98% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in interdisciplinary studies will find it at Illinois Wesleyan University, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Bloomington, Illinois Wesleyan University is a small private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $57,704. Typical student debt for interdisciplinary studies graduates is $26,857. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Illinois Wesleyan University earn a median of $50,808 early in their careers. Set against $26,857 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 39% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 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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