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2026 Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Massachusetts

[Interdisciplinary Studies](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/interdisciplinary-studies/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong interdisciplinary studies education at a price that pays off.

College Factual analyzed 15 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value interdisciplinary studies schools.

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• Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Massachusetts

2026 Best Value Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Massachusetts

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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Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

$11,346 In-State Tuition & Fees

$26,000 Avg Student Debt

$53,874 Median Earnings (10yr)

Our analysis ranked Fitchburg State University the best value for a degree in interdisciplinary studies in Massachusetts. Fitchburg State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Fitchburg. In-state tuition and fees average $11,346, while out-of-state students pay about $17,426. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Fitchburg State University generally make around $39,530. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 87%.

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University Of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA

$17,772 In-State Tuition & Fees

$25,234 Avg Student Debt

$71,631 Median Earnings (10yr)

University Of Massachusetts Amherst came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value interdisciplinary studies schools. University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public school located in the city of Amherst. In-state tuition and fees average $17,772, with out-of-state students paying around $40,449. Typical student debt for interdisciplinary studies graduates is $25,234. Soon after graduation, interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from University Of Massachusetts Amherst generally make around $53,543. Set against $25,234 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 60%.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 15 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 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.