2027 Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the New England Region

[Interdisciplinary Studies](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/interdisciplinary-studies/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools to find the best return on investment for interdisciplinary studies students.
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2027 Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the New England Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in interdisciplinary studies, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Schools
Fitchburg State University tops our 2027 list of the best value interdisciplinary studies schools in the New England Region. Located in the suburb of Fitchburg, Fitchburg State University is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $11,346, with out-of-state students paying around $17,426. Typical student debt for interdisciplinary studies graduates is $26,000. Early-career interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $39,530. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 87%.
University Of Maine At Augusta is a great value for students pursuing a degree in interdisciplinary studies, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the town of Augusta, University Of Maine At Augusta is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,888, compared with $22,178 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $29,313 to complete the interdisciplinary studies program here. Soon after graduation, interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from University Of Maine At Augusta generally make around $45,574. Set against $29,313 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Southern Connecticut State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in interdisciplinary studies, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of New Haven, Southern Connecticut State University is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,442, with out-of-state students paying around $16,942. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $24,660 in student loans. Early-career interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $50,876. That is a strong return on a $24,660 median debt. The acceptance rate is 92%.
A rank of #4 makes University Of Massachusetts Amherst one of the best values for interdisciplinary studies. University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public school located in the city of Amherst. Students from in state pay about $17,772 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $40,449. Typical student debt for interdisciplinary studies graduates is $25,195. Soon after graduation, interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from University Of Massachusetts Amherst generally make around $53,666. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 60% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Brown University earned it the #5 place for interdisciplinary studies. Brown University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Providence. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $71,312. Typical student debt for interdisciplinary studies graduates is $13,025. Soon after graduation, interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Brown University generally make around $62,820. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 5%.
Quinnipiac University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value interdisciplinary studies schools. Located in the suburb of Hamden, Quinnipiac University is a large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $55,480. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the interdisciplinary studies program here. Early-career interdisciplinary studies graduates make about $62,573. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.
Sacred Heart University came in at #7 for value in interdisciplinary studies this year. Located in the suburb of Fairfield, Sacred Heart University is a large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $50,404. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $26,831 in student loans. Soon after graduation, interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Sacred Heart University generally make around $62,864. Set against $26,831 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Sacred Heart University admits about 65% of applicants.
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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 · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 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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